When word reached Lynchburg about a whiskey-judging contest taking place in Brussels, Belgium, the Distillery's Herb Fanning was asked to make sure some Jack Daniel's Tennessee Whiskey was shipped for entry into the competition. Tasting: Oak opens, followed by vanilla, caramel, and corn. Char and charcoal are noteably absent. A sweet, subtle nose with some cinnamon and honey that leads you seductively to the next sip. Very satisfying and rich. Taste: A smooth corn sweetness with mild cinnamon and honey flavors. The taste is honey thick, balanced, creamy and rich. 1954 JD tastes very good and is quite hamonious. Finish: A moderate finish that balances the sweet and spicy element very well. The tastes linger and leave an excellent flavor reminent on the palate. Overall: The best Jack Daniel's whiskey I have had. told me this might be the case). I also compared it to my bottle of JD Single Barrel and it was much better, not having that 'off' taste that sometimes seems characteristic of Jack Daniel whiskies.