The Blantons mystic is well founded, from the thought in bottle design to the care in pouring, its history draws directly to the days Elmer T Lee was plying his trade and perfecting his craft. That care is even evident in the way pourings are dated, for example the bottle in front of me is 9-27-17, Rick #56 Warehouse H Barrel No 1705. Cork L (for the collectors) Nose: Understated with mild vanilla hints of wood sweetness (oak traces) and a touch of carmelized sugar. Let this one roll down the tongue and enjoy the smokey sweetness, the slight hints of citric flavors and various phases of carmels sugars and syrups are tucked inside a warm smoked puff right off the old smoke house where the hams are curing. Warm finish with the oak trace returning still accompanied by smokes and sweet spices, a distinct absence of harshness or unpleasantness of any kind, the sophisticated bourbon enthusiasts will recognize the importance not only of what it is, but what it isn't. Will always have a special place in the heart of any bourbon aficionado and a spot on the bar. Blantons is just another of the great reminders that Bourbon is one of the few, truly great American art forms, that must be protected as our heritage!