2nd time review. Trying this time neat. Nose - wow there is a lot going on here. More than I can describe. Caramel, heavy cinnamon with heat, vanilla, dark cherries, apples, and nice heat from the ethanol. Taste - this bourbon immediately gets hot right when it hits the tongue, but don’t let that scare you. Very rich, full, and oily. Great balance of a lot of sweet and spicy. Apple cinnamon starts this bourbon on the palate. This rolls into some strong vanilla, then here comes a plethora of baking spices, pepper, and some heat from the high proof. Overall - much more complex than I remember. Great heavy hitter bourbon for the 60$ range. Will be on the look out for the 2020 series now.