Whoo-wee, Daddy! This stuff’ll kick you in the nuths and make you into a man’s-man. Oddly enough, the first few drinks I had from this bottle were incredibly smooth and punched far below their proof, but once I got past the halfway point, things started getting harsher. Hopefully it’s just a fluke. I’ll have to buy more to experiment.. The smell is rich and spicy. Like your typical bourbon, but with a bit more panache that tickles your nose hairs and makes you want to sneeze diamonds. The flavor is warm and inviting. Vanilla, caramel, baking spices, nuts. It’s like grandma’s kitchen on a Sunday afternoon but with 57% abv. This stuff is complex enough to drink neat, yet flavorful and cheap enough to mix. Thanks, Grand-Dad. I love you.