Revisited this after not having a whiskey for a week, and not having this in a long time. What I will say impresses me the most is what Woodford can do with oak. What comes out of this shows so much of the magic of what can be done with the barrel. It's really cool. Dark brown with just a hint of amber. Nose: chocolate, Madagascar vanilla, both heavily charred and fresh cut oak, subtle hint of sugar cookies. Front is woody, followed by loads of chocolate and vanilla, warms the back of the mouth and finishes all sweetness and barrel. This is an absolutely massive bourbon, and not for the faint of palette. I had my first bottle a few years back, and didn't really know how to appreciate it. But now I think it could be my favorite widely available purchase. This will remain in my cabinet always.