I found Old Forester 100 to be a bit richer than Old Forester 86, but it too has a fairly strong alcohol bite. It has the classic bourbon flavor, but isn't very complex. To me there is very little sweetness and maybe a bit of cinnamon and baking spice. There's a definite woody ethanol flavor with some warm rye spice on the finish. Not too bitter, and not a lot of aftertaste. This is definitely one best enjoyed with a little water to mellow it out.