Full disclosure. I am a 1792 fan. That being said, I attempted to get a bottle of this late summer/early in fall 2019 before someone deemed it, "must try bourbon." Every year it's readily available... except this year. I finally obtained a bottle from a NC ABC store and waited until New Year's to crack and share with fellow appreciators. I have had several passes at this bottle and have now been able to offer a fair review. Nose: Fairly heavy ethenol tones. Standard 1792 Cherry along with other unidentified fruity notes. Supressed vanilla and slight cereal or toasted bread. Taste: Rich and viscous, but light and refreshing at the same time. Cherry and vanilla, a bit of tobacco, and a good bit of rye spice and cinnamon. Finish: Medium to medium long finish with pepper and char to round it out. WARNING... Dangerously smooth! This dram in no way seems like a 125 proofer. It is so deceptive and so good, a person might easily sit down to sip and not be able to stand back up. A bit of water tames the spice a bit. If you like the spice, forego the water. I tried this the first time along with Four Roses Small Batch Select.(review to follow). The much lower ABV Four Roses felt much hotter and was actually very harsh in comparison without a cube. The 1792 Full Proof is nothing short of outstanding, especially at $45. I would not consider it, " bourbon of the year", but it is good. However, to my recollection, I think I prefer the 1792 Single Barrel store pick I was drinking on last summer. The difference I believe is the slightly thinner profile of the SB. This is most likely due to the lower proof. Given a slightly lower price, and MUCH easier availability, the SB would be a given. If you are a proof hound, I highly recommend the Full Proof.