I would recommend this to someone who is starting out with bourbon and doesn't really know much about complexity. It seems to be that the theme of this bourbon is sweet vanilla. However, there IS a hint of spice in there. Just as the main reviewer (Rob Morton) says, it's a bit weak with a quick finish, it's not the worst that I've had. In fact, this works well when you're using it in a tomato based sauce or mop for barbecue. The sweetness is great for Kansas City style barbecue. Again, I say that people who are new to bourbon that like sweet drinks should start out with this and focus on picking out the vanilla and caramel flavors before moving on. Otherwise, it's good cheap bourbon for cooking or mixing. $7 for 375 ml in Oregon.