I was pleasantly surprised from my first pour. Considering that this bottle (750ml) was 12 dollars and change, I was a little skeptical, however the tantalizing scent filling my nostrils had me intrigued, as to what this 100 proof could do. On the palate she wasn't bad either, I actually enjoyed sipping on this... The nose was filled with vanilla custard, brown sugar, and an overall good bourbon smell. The palate was a bit spicy but sweet, maybe black pepper, notes of vanilla, and caramel. Each sip was smooth considering the proof, however there was a considerable amount of heat. She was full flavored, and for the price, this is darn good choice if you can't get your hands on your creme de la creme.