NOSE
It smells like what it is, a slightly more refined Jack Daniel’s. The caramel and the vanilla come barreling out of the bottle and the glass is full of sugary dessert qualities. There is a hint of char, oak, a wisp of citrus and that JD spice help liven things up, but don’t really get the party started.
TASTE
Without that oily char character it’s tasting much more like a traditional bourbon with caramel and vanilla sitting up front. A very palpable nuttiness runs through it with hints of pepper, brown sugar, maple, cinnamon and a light fruitiness to it.
FEEL
Not as oily and more restrained than Old No. 7 it’s warm with only a mild burn.
FINISH
Caramel corn dominates with notes of a sour vanilla that reminds me of vanilla yogurt that fades to oak.