Nose: vanilla and cherries with mild ethanol, subtle mint as it opens up Taste: first sip was buttery and cool, sweat tea flavors, thin bodied and not overly complex but very pleasant, not bursting with sweet or fruity flavors. Pretty smooth finish with mild pepper/spice. I would reach for this on a hot day and probably drink way too much of it. Probably deserves a higher rating but I tend to like more burn and flavor with my bourbons