Second Mead questions?

KoedBrew said:

I brew beer regularly but I do dabble in Mead and Cider
So I have made a JAOM, but I decided to step it up and do a nice dry mead.
I did 3 gallons after 6 weeks in primary I transfered it to a Glass carboy where it sits.
I used Mesquite Mead from Trader Joe's did it like Ken Schramm says with a beater
OG:1.100
FG: .997 (When transferred)

That puts me at 13.5% WOW...I couldn't believe it

Question 1: Is 13.5 % a decent ABV for a mead (too high or low)?
Question 2: It was hot when I tasted it, to be expected, how long before it will be ready?
Question 3: At what point should I bottle?
Question 4: Carbonate or no Cabonation?

Thanks

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KoedBrew said:

One more thing, if I wanted to spice it up or something could I still at this point. Its only been 3 months in secondary, if I took 1 gallon and put like a vanilla bean or some fruit would that be good, worth it?

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