Tasting the 2018-02 “Backyard BBQ” bottling. Nose is very soft with loads of vanilla, caramel with some underlying cherry notes. Silky smooth mouthfeel, and a bit spicier on the finish but nothing close to what you’d expect from a 128.8 proof spirit. A touch of smokiness and woody character along with leather rounds out the sweetness of the vanilla and caramel.