Mine was 139.8 Proof/69.9% ABV, and it was definitely noticeable. Uncut, from a Glencairn, the nose is overpowering alcohol, even from a distance. After a few minutes in the glass, a hint of cinnamon and mint can be found, but if you venture too deep into the glass your nose will never forgive you. The palate of mine was rather thin for the ABV, thinner even than the standard 12yr EC. Flavors are all over the place, with the ever-expected vanilla fighting the dominant cinnamon before astringency wipes out anything remaining. Finish is medium-short in length and almost hostile, as though punishing you for trying to drink this straight; exceedingly astringent, somewhat woody, and very, very drying. With water, this is similar to the standard 12yr EC, except you can sense that it's younger, less refined, more in-your-face, even when cut to the same ABV. Despite the water, there's still a novocaine numbness to it that coats the entire mouth, making it difficult to pull out the hints of spearmint, molasses and brown sugar. With water the body feels better (odd; right?) , and the finish is much smoother but still medium, and still very, very dry. It's decent, but I'd recommend a bottle of the standard 12yr EC and a bottle of Evan Williams Single Barrel instead.