(Rock glass, neat) Nose: vanilla frosted cake drizzled in caramel, very sweet with hints a barrel spice and mild oak. Taste: very smooth with a little heat towards the throat. Very sweet and represents a continuation of the nose. Balanced with sweet spice up front then softens into smooth vanilla caramel and pleasant heat. Finish: pleasantly warm but never overpowering. Lingering sweetness and barrel spice that lasts for quite some time. Overall: it smells exactly how it tastes. A very balanced and sweet bourbon that has a nice, warm finish. There's not a lot of complexity and seems to dance back and forth between barrel spice, light oak and vanilla frosted cake drizzled in caramel. An easy sipper with a nice, smooth kick.