Wow! Pleasant surprise. Nose has strong whiffs of cherries, with a little maple syrups. It packs some heat too, which hits the palate right quick - this seems to drink hotter than its 100 proof suggests. Adjust to it and you'll find a complex, delicious mix of flavors: cordial cherries, butterscotch, caramel, cinnamon, tobacco, oak, chocolate. Thick and viscous texture too. Finish is long and satisfying, with sweet caramel toffee and brown sugar hanging out for a while. Dickel is crushing these BiB releases - they're an amazing value for fine older whiskey. Market seems to have caught on, so grab one ASAP if you see it at MSRP!