I can see why Basil Hayden’s is loved and hated by people. I think this is a really solid weekday sipper or used for cocktails. Very buttery and brown sugar are flavors in the taste. Finish is pretty short and not much heat. For $30 to have as a starter bourbon for a tasting night or your go to when having a cocktail this is really solid and straight forward bourbon. If wanting to taste a more complex bourbon, this is perfect to warm up for your taste buds to get ready for something more complex.