Total Wine 11 yr store pick, Rickhouse 1G, Floor 7. (Since I have already reviewed this bourbon, this review will focus on the differences between this store pick and the standard release. Review of limited use to anyone outside the Phoenix, AZ area) So truth be told, for the money I love me some higher aged Elijah Craig small batch store picks. How does this one measure up? Nose is a little disappointing as along with some of the bright elements usually found (green apple, new oak, and peanut shell) there is an unusually high amount of ethanol for such a low proof. Palate is very typical for the expression with more brightness in the form of light caramel, vanilla, creamed corn, green oak, and walnut (dammit I wanted peanut) There is a musty note floating around in there which I enjoyed. Finish has cinnamon, copper penny, and sweet oak. An improvement over the standard release, which I find to be pretty tannic. This has a little more balance. Finish remains short, which is to be expected for the proof. While this is not one of the better store picks of this I have had, it is reasonably solid and once we figure in the price of $35, it becomes even more solid if not a bargain in todays market. Considering the price point I would definitely take another stab at a similarly aged pick in the future, as I have found some real gems out there. This just isn’t one of them.