Poured neat. Nose is fantastic - butterscotch and birthday cake right out of the oven. Getting a subtle mint note and some mellow earthy vibes as well. Flavor is heavy on baking spice with honey, vanilla and black liquorice backing it up. Very clean, well rounded palate that's isn't overly offensive for 100 proof. I wasn't a fan of the standard Knob Creek so I was a little skeptical to give it a try but I'm glad I did. This is a huge improvement for a very small increase in price.