Nose: Vanilla , Ethanol, Cinnamon-like spice Mouthfeel: Thin and watery yet still somewhat syrupy in the legs Taste: Sweet and Spicey. Vanilla and mild wood give sweetness and pepper burn with a hint of minty-ness on the swallow and finish, which does surprisingly last a good while. A decent sipper for the money at 100 proof. Didn't feel the need the add $10 for the single barrel at 104 proof. But this can't hold a candle to the likes of standard Eagle Rare or 10 year McKenna, at least at the old asking prices before Fame came a callin'. I can still think of a dozen whiskys, with or without an "E", that are similarly priced and deliver more than this plain fare. Knappogue Castle comes quickly to mind. But then American Bourbon is just different in what it delivers in terms of complexity or lack thereof. Still it's always nice to get something at this proof for this money. A mixed drink Bourbon and a decent sipper, I'll finish this fairly quickly and then go and buy the 16 yr Tyrconnell I should have bought with a nice $20 clearance price reduction thanks to the PLCB. $40 at the PLCB. $50 for the Big Brother.