Tastes

More spicy than most bourbons. Interesting flavor profile but not very complex. An easy drinking everyday sipper if you're looking for something slightly different than the typical bourbon flavor profile.

Intense, complex flavors. Sweet caramel and vanilla notes with oak and a nice burn. Moderate finish. This is how a well made bourbon should taste. Damn good bottle for $60. Excellent value.

2018 batch. Dill and mint herbal notes on the nose. Sweet and spicy. Hoping to find some 2017 or older bottles with the original blend formula that includes some of the 16 year old Barton's rye. Plan to do a side by side comparison. For 2018 and newer bottles, HW replaced the Barton's with their own distillate.

Vanilla, caramel, hint of spice from the rye. Sweet. Not much going on in terms of complexity. A little hot for the low proof. Solid everyday drinking bourbon for the price.