8 years ago I gave this a 2.5 - I've upped it to a solid 3 (maybe 3+) since it's become harder to find solid Bourbons at a decent price point... In the sub $12/liter range, there's only JTS Brown, Henry McKenna, and this still available in Virginia when it comes to drinkable straight bourbon... everything else is either blended shit with neutral grain spirits or awful stuff (Old Crow, Rebel Yell)... yes, Green Label is available here, but not worth drinking when there's Black Label for a few dollars more.