Open 2 weeks Nose - Caramel, Charleston honey, cinnamon, nutmeg, black cherry, charred oak, toasted vanilla, and medium ethanol. A classic bourbon nose. Palate - Light and sweet up front, light tobacco, caramel, molasses, vanilla, heavy barrel spice, and rye bread. Finish is medium-long with drier oak tannins, heavy grain, toffee, dry baking spices, and medium ethanol bite. A classic ECBP profile, and a middle-of-the-road release. Nothing stands out here, but it is much better than some of the recent duds. That seems to be the theme with A batches. They have a classic older bourbon flavor while lacking unique or syrupy notes that you'll find in the standout releases. Hopefully this indicates ECBP 2022 will be an improvement on 2021, because the A121 and B521 were subpar.