I purchased a fifth of Jim Beam Bonded for my trip last week simply to enjoy a few strong bourbon & Cokes after golf. This bottle runs $25 and the 100 proof provides a slightly better "bang for the buck" over the regular JB. I returned home with just enough to make one more cocktail and to sample a dram for this review. The nose is still mostly sweet, candied corn and charred oak. There's a little vanilla and butterscotch there, as well. The palate is pretty harsh and IMO this should only be used as a mixer. It's peppery, oaky and pretty hot. Those three flavors drown out almost everything else. The finish is kinda short, astringent and harsh. Not a single redeeming quality here. Just dump it in your favorite mixer of choice and enjoy the extra 10% from the ABV to "get the job done" a little quicker. Otherwise, I'd avoid it.