Surprisingly was rated pretty high on a blind taste test. I love this bourbon for mixers and in things, but straight not so much...until I was blindfolded. Blind taste results: "Lighter on the nose, sweet with a little brown sugar. Taste wise, a little nutty followed by quite a spice and smoothed out finish. Not overly in your face about any aspect, it's pretty well balanced" . Good staple to have on hand.