Full disclosure, ER is what got me into bourbon neat. This is a bottle 50% gone, around 6 months old... Still an approachable and enjoyable palate, easy to sip all day, easy on the wallet when it can be found. Lovely mixture of candy corn sweetness and mild oak and tobacco. The flavor lingers just a few seconds and reminds me of cotton candy and wet tobacco. Sniffing the empty glass reminds me almost of a black cavendish tobacco and sparks memories of my grandfathers pipe smoke. It is Kentucky through and through. After drinking a lot more whisk(e)y What I don’t get: - complex palate - cinnamon or strong spice (nutmeg, anise) - very much oak for a 10y - peanut (Beam) notes What I do get: - medium to light mouthfeel - no burn or bite - vanilla, floral and earthy notes - happy