Sadly, while many of these old carter's give good details, this one doesn't. I just know they weren't expecting to release it and then boom, it was too good to hold onto. Nose - apples, spice BOMB, and alcohol all day. Water is getting added here but let me finish my early notes. Water opens this bad boy up. Just a flavor/nose explosion. It's not rich which is what I really want but it's spices and intense aromas. Taste - So with all the batched Old Carters I get this dusty oak. This one opens up insanely pleasantly and sweet. It's so neutral in being a clean and classic bourbon without giving me tell tale signs of a distillery. Lets get to water. Ok water brings out more of these baked goods and middle of the road oaks and tannins. Again Old Carter is that middle of the road bourbon blend with a focus on spice and flavor but perhaps not in my wheel house. I'm a bit torn as I don't love this but I see so much stupid quality. I'm giving this a 2.75. It's kinda the anti bourbon for the buffalo trace lovers as it's all about the spice and kick from that vs the sweet. And it's nothing like the nutty beam world either. A niche product for a niche consumer.