Taste: 2 oz neat in Norlan glass Nose (5.0) : Full on caramel bomb with sweet brown sugar, and a touch of vanilla. Warm, welcoming, and rich Palate: (5.0) Caramel, cinnamon, french vanilla and then the barrel spice kicks in. So well balanced with a warming heat that doesnt overwhelm. Finish: (4.75) Long finish carries through. Palate comes through to the finish. Overall: I like it better than A119... which was spectacular. The lower proof makes it more drinkable neat. Both of these are excellent offering way above their price tags. Definate bottle buy at retail, I would strethc to this being a $75.00 bottle