Miles ahead of it's lower proofed brethren, in my opinion. Great example that shows just how much proof matters. Nose: vanilla, maraschino cherry, oak, roasted peanuts. Navel orange off in the distance. The proof shows up big-time. Taste: oak, caramel, vanilla, tannin, barrel bite. Classic bourbon but turned up to 10. Peanuts on the finish. Alcohol burn. Oil and alcohol linger on the palate. Unroasted peanut on the finish. Almost some coffee and almond characteristics way at the end of the finish. Some drops of water brings out some brightness in the nose. Citrus punches through some more. Palate gets fruity - almost like grape, banana, with brown sugar along for the ride. Tamps down the burn a little. Coffee note now accompanied by dark chocolate. Really enjoyable. Fun to explore with water. Classic bourbon with some hidden tastes if you want to explore. Just as good if you don't.