This is damn good. I’m usually a bourbon only kinda guy and have never found a Balcones I liked. I got the Spec’s store pick as a gift and it has really opened up over time. Not sure how to pick out some of these single malt notes, but nose is chocolate and sweet caramel. Palate confirms and it drinks below its proof. Pretty good juice. I use the rating scale below. Distiller uses a scale of 5 and I use a scale of 10, but I’m sure you’re not too drunk to do the math! 1. Disgusting - So bad I poured it out. 2. Poor - I wouldn't consume by choice. 3. Bad - Multiple flaws. 4. Below average - Not bad, but many things I'd rather have. 5. Good - Just average. 6. Very Good - Better than average. 7. Great - Well above average. 8. Excellent - In a league of its own. 9. Incredible - An all-time favorite. 10. Perfect