It is hard to imagine bourbon getting much better than this. Be wary of the proof though: this is NOT the type of bourbon you want to take shots of or take long gulps from. Not that you would, if you went through the trouble of locating a bottle AND coughing up a pretty penny to purchase it. Slow sips, savor. The nose is deliciously sweet. It smells of thick, sugary sweet things like Caramel and Maple Syrup. You do catch a little hint of Vanilla too. The taste starts with a hint of salted caramel then bursts into dark chocolate and toffee. As it fades toward the finish, you'll catch a wisp of mint as the chocolate tapers off. The finish gives way to a little alcohol heat swirled with some bitter charred wood. Its long and lingering, likely from the proof. You also catch a faint hint of something familiar and musty, like a leather jacket.