This is a 4 star bourbon at the max. Still, had a hard time giving it just that. My thinking is that it does everything right with about a 90 proof bourbon. It checks off all the boxes with what youd expect, while giving you a little bit more. All the standard notes are there. Noticeably its more fruit heavy on the nose. That apple continues on the palate, theres some mint note that is there at just the right amount and doesnt overstay its welome. Then some dark caramel appears near the back end. Theres a bit more mint, and ends with that fruit note and spice. Theres some slight oak note along with a very slight tabacco note that doesnt quite reach the surface the other notes do. Its balanced, though more on the fruit side. Its a pleasant bourbon, my only gripe would be the price point. Its a well above standard bourbon. Theres no real 'wow' factor here, but it does everything right. Cheers.