My brother and I split this bottle during quarantine. We also bought Four Roses Small Batch Select 2 weeks prior so I had the opportunity to compare both of these new $60 bottles in terms of value. Rich, dense sweetness is prominent on the nose. A creamy nut butter with caramel, cinnamon, nutmeg, and a little vanilla added to the mix. For 100 proof the ethanol nose is almost non-existent, in contrast with the KC Small Batch where I get much hotter oak and ethanol. On the tongue the caramel and cinnamon hit first, followed by tannic oak and baking spices. I get some dry, leathery notes as well from the tannins. The finish is medium and oily, and surprisingly the tannic flavors on the back end of the tongue disappear quickly. For me what's notable about this bourbon is I get no fruit flavors whatsoever aside from hints of citrus peel. If I got a little dark fruit sweetness I may have rated it higher. I know they're not similar products, but Four Roses and Knob Creek added two permanent $60 bottles in the last year. I've bought both in the last 3 months, and I think the Knob Creek 12Y is a better buy than the Four Roses SB Select. You get a high age statement, almost the same proof, and a marked improvement over the standard Small Batch bottle. The flavors are richer with this one.