So I have had a couple of these in a bar here and there. I was hesitant to acquire in that years ago I tried the standard issue and was non plussed. These recent tastes inspired me to acquire a couple of bottles. I like that it's a bourbon that you can sink your teeth in. MGP high rye bourbons have really come of age. This is produced from two different high rye mashbills of 7-11 years of age. Sounds a lot like Remus that I love and no doubt similar to Smoke Wagon. The 108 proof is perfect. High enough to pack a lot of flavor but not so high that I can only have one. The nose is predominately of butterscotch but the next layer is incredibly complex. It's nutty and fruity; There's burnt sugar and a touch of smokey oak. The palate is likewise complex, brown maple sugar and nuts; dark fruit in butter and nutmeg. Alcohol is there but barely, it's rich and oily and builds to a long dry finish that lasts to the next sip. This is really a gem and you can go to the liquor sore and pick up a bottle or two right now. It's priced right to boot. This is a real winner