I've had Blanton's before but I was new to whiskey. I liked it for all the wrong reasons: 1. It was mentioned on House of Cards. 2. The bottle is hella cool. It's been a year since I've bought a bottle, so I decided to circle back around to see if I still liked the bourbon. Unfortunately, I was very disappointed. For the price, the bourbon is quite boring and lacks flavor. I prefer a more complex and robust bourbon. I will never buy Blanton's again but on the bright side, this bottle does improve the aesthetics of my collection.