Curiously different from the standard bottling right from the start, with a fruitier nose that keeps the wood components in check. Here you'll find touches of tea leaf, cinnamon, mint, and even incense. The body is something else - a silky sweet delight, full of lush apple pie notes, deep honey, lots of vanilla, hot buttered rum, and even some unexpected red berry notes. Well balanced and drinking perfectly despite its high alcohol content, this is a bourbon that can stand up to about anything on the market in this age category. A real standout. 100 proof.