Tasting neat. Light brown copper color and average coating legs in the glass. Nose is light: grain, caramel, and stone fruit with a little vanilla oak in the background. Caramel corn, cherry, tannic oak, and leather in the mouth. Rich mouth-coating feel and little ethanol. Bright rather than bold flavors. Grassy rye, pepper, and mint come on as we head to the finish, which is sweet, spicy, and long. Clean dry finish, not sour, which surprised me given the distinct cherry notes. Great mouth feel--oily and mint tingle on the lips. Maybe not the most complex bourbon, but hits the classic high notes with no real flaws. Well made and blended. I'm not attracted by the Country Music artist associated with it, but by the blending of whiskies from a top distillery and master. Maybe a little pricy at $40, but sips well and at 45 ABV should hold up well in a cocktail. I like the look/shape of the bottle and labeling also.