Long time drinker first time reviewer of this classic. If I had go choose one bottle to be my benchmark for reviews as welll as a recommendation for beginners just getting into bourbon, this would be it. Nose: Sweet oak, vanilla, and a light touch of leather that reminds me of leather car seats and that “new car smell” oddly enough Taste: Starts with a buttery soft mouth feel, coats the palate nicely before a wave of vanilla and clove hit. A weak note of butterscotch/toffee follows this but doesn’t linger long. The finish is clean but relatively short lived. Oak is present throughout but oddly enough the leather from the nose doesn’t come through for me much. Final Notes: It should go without saying that I sort of just freeball these reviews. I’m by no means an expert, just a guy that enjoys bourbon and has a bad memory so i benefit from recording my thoughts. For me, the main attraction with this pour is the affordability along with the softness/smoothness of the juice itself. Buttery smooth and it packs enough of a flavor punch to be interesting enough to enjoy even if you only like 115+ proof stuff (in my opinion). The flavor profile isn’t anything crazy, but for $27 it’s a must buy for me and a great intro into the bourbon world for a beginner.