Nose- The 100 proof point comes through with some heat but there is also vanilla and interestingly cloves. Body- Cherry and thick tongue coating tannins, this is a bourbon for wine drinkers. Very rich but tastes lower in proof than it is. Finish- The cherry and berry notes fall away to a rich vanilla and clove. This is a fantastic bourbon! I have heard good things of Bardstown and this one has definitely piqued my interest in the distillery. In fact I bought several of these as it is a one and done bottling from my understanding. A great bourbon when you want something rich with heavy fruit notes.