Strong initial notes of caramel sweetness and vanilla. Fairly smooth yet bold. There is a hint of ethonal, but not a significant alcohol burn.Has a spicy finish with noticable oak char flavor and sweetness that lingers on the palette. At ten years this is the oldest bourbon I've tasted. I believe this has the same mash bill as wild turkey 101, but tastes a fair bit richer. Might be fun to try them side by side.