For those like myself who are struggling during this pandemic called Covid 19, I'm in the midst of finding all the BIB's I can get my hands on. Why? Well, this used to be the gold standard as you could get a true proof with enough years to garner actual flavor. So today, I've taken the time to save my wallet amd to add a nicely needed buzz to my week. Thanks 100 proof... Nose... A vanilla ice cream packed sundae. It's a cliche if you've read my others, but its true. Add in a few green apple slices, some peanut butter, buttery more than peanuty, and you've got a warm dessert in liquid form. Depending on how open you get this bourbon, you might even find darker fruits like raisins and prunes. Color.... Slightly under mahogany, which is in my realm of trust. Taste.... Butter, butter, corn, salted roasted movie theatre popcorn. Soon enough, slight pepper and dry leather, and most importantly, the actual cask. That's a gift... Overall.... Either I'm sucummbimg to lower prices or I, like numerous others, have been dealt with a full on branch out circumstance. My cash flow is low, but BiB will be my saving grace. If I manage, then the BIB category will become my saving grace....