Eagle Rare is definitely above average but not quite 4 stars especially with the poor availability and the $60 price tag. I turned it down at $60 but was willing to try it at $50. This is certainly a pleasant bourbon but not slap your mama good. I would purchase it again only occasionally for under $45 but I can see why people who can get it for $30 use it as an easy daily sipper. Nose: Vanilla, caramel, grape soda Palate: Caramel, vanilla, oak and grape soda