An interesting bottle. Surprisingly spicy, given the age, but it’s a high proof. A beautiful deep color, it absolutely coats the glass- almost oily- with legs that linger even after the bourbon is gone. Nose is ethanol and vanilla, unless you let it sit for awhile. Then it opens up with some cherry and maple syrup and a bit of tobacco. The longer it sits, the more it smells like vanilla pipe tobacco. Mouthfeel is oily and thick (no surprise given the legs). Taste is slightly fruity without being sweet, with some cinnamon spiciness from the high proof. Notes of peanut butter. The spiciness is tamed with a couple of drops of water, but it becomes slightly bitter, almost like toasted walnuts with some cherry. The oak is evident after water is added. Finish is is long and chocolate (before water), and oak and vanilla (after). This is not a very sweet bourbon, but it’s complex, pleasant and interesting.