I love EC, but this one hits just a little too hard for me. To its credit I am more of a scotch guy but there lacks a depth in flavor for this one for me at such a high proof. It has a brilliant nose, so much of the notes that you get off standard EC but with the heat turned up a few notches. You get a good introduction to a “this is high proof bourbon” statement. The flavors get lost in the proofing after that. I get a taste that is slightly reminiscent of bile in my mouth after I’ve swallowed. Now it is brought into manageable play with a couple ice cubes but I prefer my drams neat most times.