The nose on this is familiar but interesting enough to have you go back for more. Right at the front you get heavy doses of orange, spice and oak, but stay long enough and you’ll find the vanilla and caramels you expect in a bourbon. I do like that they are quite muted for a change. The taste gives you what the nose already did.. the palate starts off with more citrus, only darker, like burnt orange and sugar. It then turns quite quickly into spice and heat, tingling the tongue. The rich and oily mouthfeel is pleasant, and keeps the finish lasting long.. more heat and ethanol and some bitter notes I can only assume come from the oak. This tastes much higher then a 90 proof, so if you like orange, spice, and moderate heat in a bourbon with solid legs, this is a great option. For the price I wouldn’t say this needs to be a staple on the shelf, but when your family says they don’t know what to get you for your birthday or Christmas because you don’t give them ideas and buy anything you want, tell them to get you this super accessible whiskey.