There isn't much scent. It's alcohol, tartness, and a little vanilla. So, bourbon I guess. There's some red fruity sweetness like apples mixed with strawberries and maybe a little plum. The flavor is very fruity. It's just bursting with strawberry, cherry, and plum. It's obscenely refreshing without tasting like gross cherry. What on Earth is this? Beyond the fruitiness, there is a bit of orange blossom and plenty of vanilla. There is some harshness here from the alcohol, but although there is some ginger, the spice is not overwhelming. This is a really unique bourbon. It reminds me of Knob Creek Single Barrel, but it kicks the fruitiness up a notch. There is some wood that has a bit of bitter coffee to it. The flavor is a bit more bitter than. I would like, but it's still good. There are minerals that come with some hints of honey that add complexity and make this an interesting variation on the usual bourbon formula. Especially at this proof, it's surprising that this bourbon is not terribly aggressive. I like that the spices step back and let the other flavors talk. There might be a little caramel, but its understated and plays well with the honey. The finish is a nice balance of rich and sweet and the spiciness that is present prevents this whiskey from tasting too mild. The orange blossoms blend with apricot in a beautiful manner. There are no bad notes in here and there are lots of good ones. This is a remarkable success. It's a wholey different bourbon, but it is a great one. There's some tartness and mineral, but it isn't too bad. With the toffee elements, there's a surprising amount of malty character in here, but it fades to corn in moderate order. The balance is impressive, but the distinctness of the flavors is more so. With 9 grains, it's amazing that this tastes like anything other than mush. This is a triumph of distilling. There is so much going on here and the flavors are so good, often achieving greatness.