Stave selection by Downtown Fine Spirits and Wine in Colorado Springs, CO: 2-1-3-3-1 Nose: initially very spiritous due to the high ABV with ethanol, perfume and slight nail polish remover. After a few minutes and a little water, maple syrup with an underlying cherry come through. Some woodsmoke and charcoal also present. Quite nice once it has opened up and settled down. Palate: salted caramel and cherry. Finish: cherry, some charcoal, unsweetened vanilla and cinnamon, black pepper, and unsalted caramel. This is a complex bourbon that really needs water and a few minutes in the glass. But with water and a little time, it evolves nicely, and is a quality bourbon.