N: Sweet nose - bubblegum up front, wood, light clay and earthiness. Light vanilla, a touch of marshmallow. Perfect wood.

P: Nice medium entry, moderately sweet. Bubblegum again in spades on the palate; light wood, gentle heat. Light maple syrup.

F: Gentle heat, lightly astringent wood. A touch of bubblegum, some oak, a little black cherry. Faint hint of peanuts and a little grassiness as it fades.

This is not an everyday drinker for me, but the nose and palate really did it for me in this particular tasting.  

[2007 bottling] 

Palate: Very straightforward bourbon flavors, starts sweet, touch of mint maybe a bit of lemongrass

Finish: Slightly medicinal.

Overall: Very straightforward, not bad but lacking complexity. 

Tasting blind, I actually guessed this was Maker's Mark.

[2007 Bottling]