Citrus and butterscotch, and slight floral notes on the nose. Spice up front, sweetness, then bitter chocolate. A bit sharp, with a short finish. Great value. You'll need to decide whether the Rare Breed is worth the premium to this 101; to me the Rare Breed is (especially the older 108 proof batch), but many people probably would think the 101 is the better value. 2/18/17 Better this time around. Great nose, strong floral honey on the palate. Medium finish. Great value. 7/7/17 1980s 101 at Jack Rose. A little thinner than I expected, but the complexity and intensity of flavors are there. I hate it when I say that it was better in the old days, but this is good good stuff. 10/16/17 2018 bottling. Good caramel on the palate. Nice spice. Bitter chocolate at the end. Furniture polish note. A bit thin. Short finish. 11/2/18 2009 bottling. Paint thinner and cardboard on the nose, and a hint of brown sugar. Tingly. Less caramel and more bite, but less bitter, than the 2018. Seems dry. Slightly longer finish. 11/2/18