The Mercedes E-Class of bourbon: neither ostentatious nor gaudy nor showy--no Ickey Shuffles or Griddy Dances here. Not the biggest or the quickest or the best handling, but performs seamlessly. A benchmark of excellence; iconic. Deep, clear amber. Wonderfully complex nose with caramel, candy apples, orange zest, pipe tobacco, vanilla. Fruity palate with chocolate covered cherries, finishing with tobacco and leather. Not just no hard edges, but rather everything in balance, including a soft bourbon burn at 93 proof. Quintessentially smooth and easy drinking, but if you're reading this, you already knew that.