Replacing my standard weekday matcha green tea with whiskey and Bourbon for the holidays...trying one more Bourbon this evening, courtesy of a generous sample provided by Scott. I literally just had two drams of the Eagle Rare 17, right before having this. For most people, I guess it would be a no contest...in fact a bad idea having the Eagle 17 in advance of a single barrel Four Roses. But...for me, personally, not sure my palette is agreeable to well aged older bourbons. Just too oaky for me. So...on to impressions: nose is much fainter than I'd expect, a bit floral with freshly cut cedar. Taste: I'm getting vanilla, berries and chocolate. Not much wood or oak (good!!). Finish is longer than I expected, leaving a trail of berries. Not sure the price on this, but if it's anywhere $40-50, an amazing VFM , worthwhile to keep as a regular. I know I'm the outlier, but just having had the Eagle Rare 17 and this back to back....I honestly preferred this. I just don't like the taste of wood, and this one left that out thankfully while the Eagle Rare made wood front and center. Thank you Scott for the sample!!