With a 5 star system, it's probably necessary to say that this is a low 4 stars as opposed to a high 4 stars. Why 4 instead of 3? Simply because this is the best mouthfeel I've ever encountered in a bourbon. It's rich, buttery, creamy, and insanely smooth - the tactile drinking experience alone is worth the price of admission. But, how's it taste? Good, but I wouldn't call this exciting. If you've ever had banoffee pie (graham crust, banana, toffee, whipped cream, all that kind of stuff), then you have a sense of the notes found here. It's a sweet, smooth bourbon that goes down crazily easy, but I get the sense that there could be a few more fireworks. On the other hand, I suppose we all need the friend who's reliably pleasant, if not a particularly interesting conversationalist.