A friend inspired me to dig this one out of the cabinet. Honestly I can’t think of a bourbon that compares from a nose and taste perspective. I remember this being “interesting”, but I actually really enjoyed this tasting. Nose and initial taste is as advertised...cherry and smoke. But not like Campfire smoke, more subtle. I tried with a cube, and with a little melt, the smokiness subsided a bit and the sweetness came forward. Pleasantly surprised with this one!