Love the nose on this old Bourbon, which is surprisingly vibrant for its age.  There's vanilla, maple syrup and some fruit along with polished wood.  Palate has some quick, sweet caramel followed by an acidic, citrus flavor, then a bit of wood which lingers on to the finish.  Surprisingly little wood for its age.   Water enhances the citrus notes both in palate and finish.  

Heaven Hill did a remarkable job of presenting an old whiskey that had clearly been cared for so that it didn't develop any of the potential pitfalls of an elderly Bourbon.  It's a strong Bourbon but not one that wowed me on flavor, particularly compared to the first edition Parker's Heritage.