Fiery aromas of clove, demerara sugar, cola, nutmeg, raisin, ripe banana, and vanilla. Rich and full-bodied in the mouth, with intense alcohol heat on the attack and midpalate – though maybe not as much on the finish as you'd expect for the sky-high proof. Flavours include more demerara sugar, vanilla, nutmeg, clove, cola, and banana, with a touch of coffee. Finishes relatively long. With a bit of water, the clove-driven spicy notes take a step back, and the sugar, vanilla, and coffee come to the fore. 3.75/5.00 – Very Good (neat)