I'm not a Dickel fanboy, but I could be at this rate. I really loved the Bottled In Bond series, and I've enjoyed the 15 year. I like the Single Barrel Select for a sweeter take on life. This release has been in my sights since it hit the market. It took way too long for me to grab a bottle. Tasted neat from a NEAT tasting glass from a bottle that's half full and a little more than a week open. A swirl of this coppery liquid shows ample, slow-running legs. I expect a rich mouthfeel and that's exactly what's delivered. On the nose this is caramel and vanilla, oak and leather, baking spices and fermenting sweet grain. It's not a terribly complex nose, but it's got a number of distinct notes and none of them are bad. This is quite lovely. On the palate this drinks a little spicier than I expected. There's a really nice sweet introduction that reminds me of the new Jack Daniel's Bottled in Bond. There is some spice here - cayenne pepper and ginger, white pepper and drying oak tannins that makes this a punchy bourbon. The sweet elements of this are beautifully balanced by the dry, spicy wood. It's rich with heavy cream, a bit of funk, and very light on any minerality. I'd have a very hard time pegging this as a Dickel line extension. For the going price, this is better than Old Tub or Buffalo Trace (I rated both as a 2.75). Its competitive with Wild Turkey 101, & Elijah Craig and more. This is absolutely a solid bourbon punching above its proof and price class and living in a sub $25 neighborhood. I can't ask for more than that.