Notes Included Below for Private Selection Barrel Strength OBSV (Proof: 115) Tasted Neat in a Glencairn Glass Nose: Strong spice immediately, clearly a higher proof bourbon with some heat. Hints of light pear and slight toffee. Taste: Strong spicy front with lighter fruit notes on the tongue. A bit of caramel and leather notes on the back end. Finish: Lingering spice and almost pepper that stays with you. Hints of the dark fruit stay on the palate. Rating: 88