On Fridays, after working late, I usually just have a low cost whiskey (Wild Turkey, Aberfeldy, JW, etc) for a wind down while I catch up on a series (currently Cobra Kai on Netflix... yeah, I know...). So, I happened to grab this just to change things up a bit. It fits my Friday checklist. What the heck, why not give it a go? Will it be in the rotation? Not sure... Take a swatch of worn, tanned leather and rub in ground cinnamon, vanilla extract, caramel and apple pie filling. Now, blend all that together, into the leather and inhale. No dominant aroma, but a blend of aromas all at once, all together. Gentle on the intake. A ground cornmeal porridge foundation that supports a subtle brown sugar and vanilla sweetness. A tinge of orange zest is detectable as you continue to sip your way through the pour. A current of spice pulses through of black pepper and cinnamon which begin before the start of the finish and intensifies on the swallow and the fades into the finish. The touch of oak dryness and char remain with a spicy tingle, all which hangs around for a fair length of time. For a sub $35 bottle, this is a satisfying bourbon. That is, there is flavor, though not broad; there is sweetness, though not overt: there is spice though not overwhelming. A decent, affordable goto bourbon for simple moments or moments where you just want to sip and not escape too far, or just be in the moment. The higher ABV is an added bonus that helps when you throw in some ice. Better than I expected. I think worthy for my Friday rotation. [84/100][$32][Tasted: 3/27/21]