The nose is a bit aggressive with the alcohol, but there is some nice fruity rye scent (apple), which is really weird since this is a wheated bourbon. There's a notable cereal scent that tends toward the bitter side, but that adds some nice richness. That said, it definitely smells tart and a tad generic. The cereal and ape do go well together though and there is the faintest waft of cinnamon. The palate has a big dose of caramel and cinnamon with some harshness from the cinnamon coming through. The flavor is unfortunately generic and the caramel is too young and syrupy. It's a bit standard, but the rich flavor would make for a good mixer. It's richer than Evan Williams, but it's also more aggressive in its flavoring, bringing in a bit of mushroom umami as well, which adds to the syrupy element of the sweetness. There's a bitter nuttiness that lacks complexity. There's plenty of vanilla and some spice, but it is hidden behind the gross bitter flavor that is kind of like the cork dissolved in the bottle (gross bread). Maker's 46 has problems, but this has them worse. The bitterness could be construed a bit as dark chocolate, but it has that distinct wet wood note to it. It's key bitter and sweet balance is reminiscent of Corsair Quinoa, but it lacks the complexity and novelty. Drinking it right after Corsair Quinoa, it just tastes like alcohol and rubber. It's not awful, but it's certainly no better than a mixer. Larceny may be milder than this, but its flavor is executed better. It's a 9 to a 10.