2nd time tasting first time review. Put a half an ice cube in my glass. Nose - apples, apple pie, sugar, vanilla. Surprised there is almost no ethanol burn or heat on the nose. Taste - quite a bit going on here. Starts rather sweet and the longer it sets the sweeter it seems to get. There’s vanilla and apples up front. Some baking spices and raisins plus a full syrup feel to it. Ends with a decent amount of heat. Overall - another amazing bottle from blantons. A nice high proof full of flavor and a stellar nose. It is aggravating that a bourbon this good is so hard to find and so expensive. This is a must have for any bourbon lover, especially barrel proofs.