I was surprised by the versatility and smoothness of Old Crow. What it lacks in complexity, it makes up as a mixer. It’s sweet, warm, and has a nice soft vanilla on the nose. The finish is moderately quick, warm, and I love that it practically adds flavor with a touch of heat as a mixer. I tried this both neat and in Coke. I prefer a woody, spicy bourbon myself. However, this has a place in one’s liquor cabinet for those who enjoy the 5:30 shift after long 9 to 5. There’s a lot of hate going towards this bourbon for all the wrong reasons. Yes, it’s cheap. Yes, it’s bottom shelf. But that’s not what a rating should be nor should it cloud your judgment of it.