Oak, leather, and vanilla that's pretty consistent from nose through the finish. A little roasted peanut comes through at the end along with some rye spice. Maybe a hint of spearmint. I think the alcohol bite is a little out of balance, but this drinks closer to 100 proof than 114. My go-to bottle for mixing and simple cocktails, and it's solid neat. At the intersection of flavor, proof, and price, OGD114 doesn't have many neighbors. A home bar staple, in my opinion.