Alright, I'm revisiting this after a couple weeks to see if I like it any better. I've had this suggested many times, though when I first tried it, it didn't live up to the hype. So Maybe I'll find something new in there this time that makes this worth it. Nose: Burns a bit, though that's to be expected at >63%! Corn dust, caramel, fresh wood chips, a slight bit of orange peel, and maybe some fresh cut grass. Water brings out a ton of vanilla, some maple syrup, clove, and even a malty note, but drowns out any of that orange and grass freshness. Palate: Definitely tingles! Hot and dark. Deep brown sugar, caramel, vanilla. Initial oaky spice opens up into mellowed corn dust and slight woodiness. Maybe a bit of heavy cherry syrup with cinnamon. Water makes this feel much oilier and bolder, so much more spice - cinnamon, pepper, nutmeg, clove, anise, all of it - and turns the corn sweetness into a wonderful caramel glaze. The cherries dissappear Finish: Medium length and dry. IT seems oily at first, but is in fact quite dry. Corn and a lingering dark fruit sweetness dominate. Water makes this last and last, with a lingering oatmeal and vanilla caramel. Conclusion: This time it was pretty much the same before I added water - a high proof bourbon without a ton of complexity. Adding water however completely changed the game! It brought out a whole world of spices and different sweetness than regular old corn dust. With some water, this is definitely worth a glass.