Neat. Sample. Never jumped into this one. Was gifted a sample. Reviews are typically divisive and the low proof at a high price scared me off a bit. The nose is great though. Reminds me of a Rhetoric on the nose. Deep sweet oak, hint of cherry and grape, deep cinnamon and nutmeg, maybe even clove. There is even a pear here. Like this underlying sweet, sourness. There is even a nice smokiness too. Really really good nose. I truly hope this is oily enough to not disappoint. Okay, mouthfeel is nice and velvety. Not watery. That’s a start. So sweet on the tongue. Powdered sugar, hint of lemon, and sweet oak. Oh the finish is too short but the first taste was really good. Sweet oak, light butterscotch, powered sugar and hint of lemon again (think lemon bar but the lemon is very light), and the cinnamon showing up on the finish. Oh and the finish is getting better on subsequent sips as the oils build up. Getting a nice cherry note on the finish now. Ah this is good! No idea why this is so divisive. I love this high age but sweet forward profile. I have had quite a few over aged bourbons that are bitter and tannic and no fun. This is fun! The low proof doesn’t mute these flavors. I will buy a bottle now.