Almost no ethanol on the nose, possibly due to the lower proof, and is a lot sweeter than most bourbons. Smells like marshmallows in a way. Rather unusually, the palate hits harder than the finish. Palate has an interesting spiciness to it, like black pepper and cloves. Finish is short, a theme I’ve noticed with the Van Winkle line, with notes of charcoal and smokey oak.