Taste like little book chapter 6 cousin. Similar to midwest spirits ported pumpernickel rye. Not the same but similar with a better finish. Smells little bit like a camp fire. It starts off boring so let it sit or add a cube and let it sit. It is sweet and it taste nothing like the entry level small batch which tasted like corn to me. Im not typically a garrison fan but this one I like. As for price? What is considered a good value these days anyway? Not much. Buy if you like to try new things otherwise stick to woodford for consistency.