This particular bottle is Batch 18 at 118.3 proof which is 6 years and 3 months old. The nose has rye, plumb, raisins, dusty milk chocolate, saw dust, and vanilla. It burns the nostrils a lightly, but not in the same deep nostril burn was as other high proofs. The palate has a nice and oily texture with rye, dark fruit, chocolate and some vanilla and the same dusty characteristics from the nose. It only slightly dries the palate, which I normally get more of at this proof. But the longer you keep it in your mouth, the drying effect goes up. The finish has a nice burn at the top of the throat that lingers with rye. The dust follows through here as well, with an overall medium-long to long finish. I had heard good things about this bottle, so the first time I saw one I had to have it. I’d say it’s unique and I like it, but only time will tell what I really feel about it.