The aroma of cooked berries meets the nose, followed by a rich caramel and slightly floral smell. The taste is bold and full of spice that fills the mouth with a distinct flavor of toasty vanilla, dried oak, and pepper. The finish is long and satisfying with a powerful rye character and lingering hints of fruit. E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof Bourbon won a Gold medal at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition.Cheers, and enjoy this Bourbon!