“Fiery syrup” was the first tasting note from my friend as he took a sip of a blind advent calendar taste. And that’s the first impression without any dilution. But a little water opens this up to the bouquet of classic bourbon flavors hiding beneath the 130 proof veneer. Cinnamon red hots; spicy rye; vanilla; brown sugar. This is almost 1.5 bottles of fine bourbon disguises in a single bottle.