Pappy Van Winkle 23-year-old tasting notes include aromas of toasted caramel, vanilla, and oak, with palate flavors of dark chocolate, dried fruit, and spice like cloves and cinnamon, finishing with a long and complex profile of tobacco, leather, and a lingering sweetness. Some reviewers note a powerful oak influence that can sometimes present as a slight bitterness or woodiness in the finish.