On the nose I get alcohol and just hint of tobacco. A nice little hit of sweet caramel and vanilla at the start, then hot cinnamon. This one is spicy, with loads of peppery rye. It finishes with light oak and a bit of a leathery aftertaste. There is some alcohol heat, but most of the burn comes from the cinnamon and spicy rye notes. It's a different experience with each single barrel bottle. So, although I'm enjoying this quite a lot, I think I may prefer the slightly smoother, more mellow New Riff BIB.