The nose sets the bar very high; sweet, creamy vanilla, allspice, banana muffins, caramel with chocolate. Hints of leather and raspberries. On the palate the flavor is on the back end. When it appears, it starts with a warm, buttery vanilla and caramel. Hints of licorice and tobacco before a blast of white pepper to start the finish. Finish is lasting with hints of toasted oak and cherries. I'll be honest, I didn't think the high bar set for this whiskey would be met. But, its definitely unique from the EHT line, and in a good way.