I’ll start off by saying I paid retail for this, $100. I agree with a previous comment that it would be nice if this was a higher proof, but this is a really smooth 100 proof bourbon. I normally don’t like the first pour from a freshly opened bottle, but this one shocked me. A great balance of the oak and sweet tones. I pick up a hint of spice, but still a good balance. I would buy this again but only at retail.