As far as single barrel bourbons go, this is tops. I'm a huge fan of its depth of flavor. The finish is long and the flavor and aromas of the whiskey last all the way through. Lots of spice, some oak and leather scent on the nose along with a great touch of char/smoke. Deep sweetness that isn't overpowering and of course lots of vanilla. The nose has just a bit too much alcohol on it for me but if you add just a couple drops of water to open it up, it's really an incredibly complex whiskey. One that I am always happy to have on the shelf.