Nose: cinnamon, caramel and a hint of vanilla. Taste: cinnamon, cola, all spice and brown sugar. Finish: caramel hits upfront and that transitions into a nice mellow vanilla on the backend. The ABV does hit you, but it quickly mellows out.

It is hot for a 100proof. Somewhat simple but pleasant glad I tried it. However it went to the infinity bottle.

The nose is friendlier than the palette

Very spicy! Similar spice profile to Knob Creek, but with darker flavors and fewer floral notes. Cinnamon apple, orange, caramel. Creamy mouthfeel & long, spicy finish. Better neat than KC, but will probably be about as great for cocktails. Terrific value.

Very solid, baby knob creek. That said, these notes are delayed but that was the takeaway. Not much heft but still more than enough caramel, cinnamon bun and a dash of roasted peanut. There is plenty of competition at this price point. I will say this is the only Beam product I’ve tried under $20 that holds its own. Up against classics such as WT 101, EW BiB, OF 100, and FR yellow label I can’t say that I would pick this over any other but wouldn’t shy away either. I think I would probably reach for JTS Brown 100 (Heaven Hill) or Old Bardstown BiB (Willett) but that is based strictly on my palate preferences. All are equally good and shouldn’t be passed over or shunned as sippers and mixers alike.