Spicy slightly more intense nose than the no. 7. Initial mouthful is the usual Jack flavors, caramel, spice, orange, and sweet throughout. The finish is like licking the barrel. The oaky notes overwhelm this one, and leave you reluctant to finish the glass. Adding a little water mellows the sweet stickiness, but seems to intensify the taste of barrel. For me, at around 1/4th of the cost, Jack Single Barrel or Gentleman Jack each have a much more balanced and well rounded flavor.