Of all the "high end" bourbon ' s I have experienced, this is right up there with the big boys at a significantly lower cost bracket. Very well balanced. I tried not to like it as much as I do, simply because you don't think it belongs up there with the likes of say.....a Blanton's, Hillrock or even dare I say "ETL". Don't let the name dissuade you...... this is a really great bourbon.