Alcohol first on the nose then it’s get straight into rich flavors of caramel, vanilla, tobacco sweetness, nice fruit aromas. The 130 proof is definitely there on the palate and very warm, the swallow is nice, thick and smooth. I really love it. I prefer it neat all day long. Now I understand the hype because it lives up and beyond it. This is my first bottle and first sip and probably last sip as I want it to last FOREVERMORE. If you ever have the chance of getting even a small taste don’t pass it up. I’m here to tell you it’s well well well well WORTH IT IMO!