Tastes

Jim Beam flavor profile, but somehow smoother at 100 proof, with a mild to moderate apricot and whipped cream element enhancing the light to medium body.

Cinnamon and barrel with nice body. Tasty.

Very tasty. Rich, full, sweet, hot, fruit syrup, wood, vanilla, pepper, cinnamon, slightly herbal and sometimes dry cigar.

Decent, but a little too sugary sweet and unbalanced. Understated spice with candied fruit, dry honey, and wood being the main flavors I taste. I think this would benefit from a higher proof, though it is a good bargain as is if you like the profile. The more I drink this, the less I like it. After a few sips during my most recent pour, I added few drops of water (which I never do) trying to find a reason to like this more. No luck. Over time, this bottle seems to have become less complex and less sweet, with the fruit seeming to mostly disappear from the profile. I also get a stronger anise note that was not as prominent previously, along with dank wood/mushroom earthiness. Maybe this particular barrel was below average for this label. I don't do cocktails, but I may have to just to get rid of this one. I may also do some home blending to try to improve two sub-par selections.

Nice complexity and body.