Rich, caramel and sweet on the nose. Even at such proofage, it wasn't going to blow your nostrils back. Subtle, almost. With the nose in the glass, more vanilla comes to the fore. After it's been sitting in the glass a while, a little brown sugar creeps in. The palate is strong but not overwhelming, with the sweetness from the nose creeping in. Delightful. A little tannin sneaks in on the finish with a dash of spice, but all is restrained without being weak. More bourbons should learn from this.