Fresh crack review: Lots of oak in the nose, and some caramel, but not much else. The nose would make you think it's an 80-97 proofer, but don't be deceived. Once you sip it you forget all about the nose. Still lots of oak but very refined. None of those harsh oak tannin flavors. Sweet cinnamon candy and even some grape flavors ala Buffalo Trace products. Clean rye spice notes of pepper, grain, and a hint of mint. Overall very impressed. Super smooth easy sipper. Drinks a bit under the 104 proof, but delivers a lot of great flavor with a beautiful syrupy mouth feel. Only knock might be the proof if you're into the really high proof stuff, and the finish is a little short lived. I live in Hawaii and paid $99, but I'm not at all disappointed. In fact, I might buy a backup bottle