It was a little too early in the morning for tasting but I was eager to, at least, have a whiff of this highly recommended bourbon (adaminak:). Years ago, I started my migration into spirits with cheap bourbon & rye and eventually moved over to scotch based on personal preference. I've never tried to analyze this penchant and today was an attempt to possibly revisit the error of my ways by trying some of the good stuff, so I filled the Glencairn then poured it back into the bottle and proceeded to nose the coated glass. I will do this sometimes with the higher alcoholic Islays to get a better nosing profile, and it is not unusual to smell new sawn wood as the glass starts to dry. In this case, the table saw was running and the sawdust was flying, baby! It was mixed with the rich aroma of honeyed vanilla, caramel corn, and a spiciness unique to bourbon alone. Finally, at lunch I had my first indulgence and I was pleasantly surprised. The Small Batch was very smooth with sweetness more muted than expected, probably due to the 50% ABV, and had the same complexity of flavors that came out in the nose and many more that I'm sure could change depending on one’s mood. The finish was bold and lengthy with maybe a hint of rye. The bottle and packaging of this product are outstanding, and compared to other bourbons I‘ve drunk, it gets a rating of 4 stars.