Nose- cherry syrup; apple pie; seasoned oak; pencil shavings Palate- dusty oak; butterscotch; cherries; vanilla; strawberry jam Finish- Long, drying finish; rye spice; bitter oak; dusty oak Man, I really wanted to like this one. Unfortunately there’s a bitter oak flavor that isnt very enjoyable. The nose is nice, with some tasty fruit flavors with aged oak. Beside the bitter note, I get some dusty oak and a hint of butterscotch on the palate. The finish is long and drying, but quite bland. I strongly prefer the straight bourbon to this one.