First Impression: Corn, toffee, vanilla, ginger, rye notes, with the char of the barrel chiming in. Dry, but slightly sweet finish, and on more warming: char, toffee, some spicyness. A short-to-medium rye/barley finish.

Taste: Dry start, medium mouth feel, slightly oily mouthfeel /body to it, with a slightly astringent finish. Lets you know you are drinking whiskey- not soda pop.

Final Thoughts: A good robust bourbon - a solid drinkable whiskey and a interesting variation of the lineage. If you can't find Buffalo Trace in your local store (quite possible) this makes a reasonable substitute.