Floral quality with fruit notes. Banana taffy character persists. Citrus notes present. Apple and apricot coming off the nose. Sherry influence evident.

Unbelievably smooth and approachable on the front. Fruity with nutty character. Strong vanilla from the bourbon barrel. Vanilla buttery cake frosting with homemade quality. Cake notes detectable. Less spice than the 12-year. Orange marmalade or citrus jelly notes. Complex with fruity and nutty aspects balanced with strong vanilla.

Lingering sweetness with maintained smoothness.