Nose - nice. Higher proof hits after a delay. Brown sugar, floral, vanilla, caramel. Initial - bit delayed, pepper Taste - pepper, wooden, brown sugar, clove After - cask influence, delayed burn, pepper, but different type of pepper, which is interesting. Coats mouth like maple. Water - neuters nose too much - fresh notes, have to search for flavor notes on nose. Really mellows taste. Overall - odd for this high a proof, but dont add water - without water, it’s quite good