I have tried the 2024 release from two different barrels. One barrel was at a restaurant and I would give it a 4.5. I then bought a bottle at the liquor store and I would give that one a 4.1 or 4.25. My bottle was not quite as rich and decadent. Both bottles had a “just right“ amount of Oak. My bottle is a bit drier than the restaurant pour. Neither bottle had the typical Beam peanut character that can sometimes be too much. For me that is a big positive. Overall, this is a wonderful sipping bourbon with no negative characteristics. *** Highly recommend ***