This has a rich, sweet, toasted, nutty nose. It's one of those premium smells that indicates long aging. That toastiness - like toasted barley mixed with popcorn - really comes through most of all on the nose. It isn't a big, assertive nose with a lot of alcohol, but it smells good. It smells a bit weak and simple, but it smells like it has a very well executed flavor. The palate is smooth, though it does have some spiciness to it. It's very rich with those toasty notes bringing out a fullness, but the mouthfeel is disappointingly a bit below medium. There's sufficient sweetness here along with the richness. It tastes much like it smells, with a bit of red fruit (cherry) coming out as well. It's very good, but I wish that it were more complex. I have a suspicion though that a mix of this (for the richness), Jim Beam Black (for the complexity) and Booker's (for the oomph) would be really good. Maybe some Whistlepig Piggyback for complexity as well. The one problem in using this for blending would be that it is so smooth that it could water down the blended spirit (shocking!). The quality here is very high, but I really would like more complexity. Unfortunately, based on this tasting, I'd put it below Booker's Kitchen Table and Whistlepig Piggyback. Maybe some Noah's for fruitiness, but Noah's does tend to have a bit of gasoline character to it. I do still really like this though. It's toasty and balanced with some juicy cherry with a layer of spices that includes a nice amount for baking spices (particularly allspice, but also some nutmeg and a dash of clove) and a woody backing with some sweet brown sugar. It's a very well balanced bourbon that has nice richness and complexity. Although not a masterpiece, it has some very good flavors and is well worth its price tag.