The best way I can describe this is Buffalo Trace with spice. A definite step up from 4R small batch. This hits very good notes for me but 4R is a step below Brown Forman brands when it comes to my tastes. I’ll definitely keep this bottle around. For $10- $15 more getting OF 1920 or Woodford Reserve Double Oaked is the obvious choice for me. And since I think this tastes like a spicy Buffalo Trace, I can save $15 by just buying Buffalo Trace.