This rich sweet-forward pour BRINGS THE HEAT. The nose easily detects caramel, molasses, baked brown sugar and cinnamon. The palette is immediately hit with a burn and peppery spice on the tip of the tongue, while sweet flavors of molasses and vanilla flow over the sides of tongue in back. A thick mouth feel that’s enjoyable while the heat flairs up and spreads throughout your mouth, throat, and body. I added several drops of water from a straw, several times. I want to try their lower ABV for comparison. Might enjoy it better. Usually, I lean toward high proof for complexity and richness and feel the burn isn’t as noticeable after the 3rd or 4th sip. Not the case with this Taylor, that burn never seemed to let up until water was added and many sips were taken. I did have a rough spot on my tongue which may have affected that.