Ancient Age (80 Proof)

One thing I've noticed in these bottom shelf bourbons is their similarity to Tennessee Whiskeys. Lots of char, a little banana sweetness and not much else. Mixed well with ginger ale...passable on the rocks and neat. For $5 less, I can get Heaven Hills which has about the same flavor profile. For the same price I can get Benchmark, which has a lot more character. Tried it...it was okay...but feel there are better options for the same or less money.

Good for the price. Simple and kind of thin, but nothing off tasting about it.

Good basic 80-proof. Mild, sweet corn, with touch of rye and char - soft short finish. Thin and not much there, but also nothing objectionable. Similar to stablemate Benchmark, but just not as interesting to my palate. My 2 stars are really 2.5, as this is a great value. I had some after some Bushmills (at nearly 2x price) and enjoyed this more.

Good value for the money, better than expected at around $15 per bottle.