Shelf bottle, 128 proof aged 37 months An absolute bruiser. It smells like warm cornbread covered in about an inch of melted caramel and served on wet oak. Palate is more caramel corn than cornbread, but surprisingly creamy for the proof. Finish is long and ringing with charred sweet corn and spice mixed with vanilla notes. The proof isn't overwhelming but it cleared my sinuses. No subtlety here. If you don't like Balcones or Texas whiskey in general, you can safely skip this bottle.