Of course spirits either Clear or Brown its all a personal choice. Elmer T Lee,the notes are complex on the palate a delight going down,well balance robust yet settle to the palate. I notice the Characteristics can change if served with steel rocks.(chilled) as to neat. $35. is a good price range although those retailers whom jack-up cost its a disgrace to the industry. To deprive anyone a small pleasure BT should discontinue distribution to those whom price gouge a good product.