Edited: 5/08/2024 As always, my notes are taken drinking neat. This is what I like to call a soft whiskey. Not just from the proof, which does not always tell the same story ... but with all the characteristics needed such as Mouthfeel (smooth, thin & light), barely any heat, subtle finish. No matter the size of sip, it dramatically improves with a little air intake and swish. It's a candy in liquid form, allowing for longer sessions of relaxation without major drama. So used to the taste of Black Jack as a mixer, this was a very pleasant surprise. Normally the Black would go in our Christmas Punch and/or Egg Nog every year but thankfully decided to switch to this modest upgrade. Aside from neat, I like it in Old Fashioneds and other Bourbon drinks and will even use it for the "color" in my go-to Bar/Restaurant judging drink, the Long Island Iced Tea. $36 or so in PA. 1.75L is $65 here which makes for nearly $20 in savings when factoring in the extra .25L. Complete no-brainer for a very decent sipper and mixer without the traditional Old No. 7 taste. Bottle looks great too LOL!