The nose is wonderful: fresh dough with warm cinnamon and a drop of cherry. This is one of those drinks that comes in fast and easy, and then releases its flavor all at once: brown sugar, allspice, a blast of sweet cherry, and then some oak tannins which extend the finish. Elegant at the front end, rugged in the back. Eagle Rare is one of those bourbons that you really can't ever go wrong with. The price is very reasonable for both the quality and age, considering that it's difficult to find 10 year *anything* for under $30 (at least in the States), the brand is instantly recognizable while not quite ubiquitous, and it mixes almost too well with maraschino liqueur (but certainly doesn't need to). It has become, well, "rare" in stores lately for whatever reason, but I will always keep a bottle on standby if I can.