Jack Daniel's Single Barrel Barrel Proof Tennessee Whiskey

Rick no. L-18, Barrel no. 16-6021, bottled on 9/19/16, 64.3% ABV. Described on the box as aromatic, that's right on. Floral nose, but more complex than just that. Lots of vanilla, and alcohol sting (not surprising given the proof). On the palate, wood, spice, leather, turpentine, flowers, burnt sugar. Heat, yes, but still smooth relative to the proof, a Jack Daniel's characteristic. Layered, for you snobs you should give this a try. 10/25/17 With some limestone water ice cubes, this gets sweeter. Not cloying, but it does highlight the brown sugar, and some additional nutty notes. 10/28/17