Cost aside it is a wonderful bourbon. It is sweet, has a smooth finish, it gives you just long enough bite to make you feel it, but doesn’t punish you. However, I can get 2 bourbon bottles of a different brand, that is just as good, for the price of one of these. Strictly on tatse though it is a very good bourbon. I break it out for those who haven’t tried it, they usually fall in love with it, until they hear the price. I got it as a gift, I doubt I would buy this for myself.