George Dickel Bottle In Bond is just a hint darker than the George Dickel 12. I would think it would be darker since it is a 13 year old whiskey. It has a smell caramel and corn and some alcohol aroma. The mouthfeel is definitely better. The taste is of caramel and corn with brown sugar. The finish is medium. It goes down very easy even though it is 100 proof, it seems as smooth as the George Dickel 12. It does have that trademark mineraly taste that many do not like, but I do. If you like the regular George Dickel 12 you will certainly like the Bottle in Bond version. This is an amazing bargain at 36 bucks for a 100 proof whiskey.