Nearly impossible to find in my area, I decided to slightly overpay for mail order to give it a try. On the nose we get lots of baked apple, some milk chocolate, oak, leather, and a little berry. It’s not at all complex, but what is here is very nice and surprisingly potent given the low proof. Absence of ethanol expected but still appreciated nonetheless. Palate follows the nose and is very “Buffalo Trace”. There’s not a lot to talk about here because it’s so perfectly simple: caramel + vanilla + fruit + oak. (Which let’s face it, is a winning profile) Finish is essentially a microburst; gone in a flash. Morphs into some slightly bitter wood which stops just short of being astringent but overall the nose, palate, and finish are all strikingly similar. Mouthfeel is sparkly and effervescent, which contributes to the overall experience in a huge way. Extra credit there. While this expression has its detractors, I found it to be a tasty, crushable bourbon without any real discernible flaws other than simplicity. Maybe the bourbon equivalent of a fast food cheeseburger; basic, but does the job. At the $60 I paid I don’t know that I’d rebuy, but you know what? I don’t regret it either. At regular MSRP of…what is this $30 normally? Yeah, I would probably consider it a “clear the shelf” at that price point. Certainly not worth 2.5-3x retail as is commonly seen. (Rating based off MSRP)