One of the only bourbons, or whiskeys period for that matter, that generates wait-lists for purchase all over the country. One of Buffalo Trace’s most coveted expressions. Is the juice worth the squeeze? Can this live up to the hype? Nose: Brown sugar and caramelized apple. Vanilla, honey, and toffee. Candy corn. Orange citrus and pumpkin pie. Cherry and Vick’s Vapor Rub. Pecan and toasted almond. Cocoa and pipe smoke develop after several minutes. Cinnamon, black pepper, and oak. Palate: The brown sugar, caramelized apple, and brown sugar translate. Vanilla, honey, and toffee. Cherry and Vick’s Vapor rub. Warm apple cider. Carrot cake. Toasted almond and pecan. A bit of jam. Orange citrus, cocoa, peppercorn, and pipe smoke. Cinnamon, clove, nutmeg, black pepper, and oak. Finish: Caramelized apple and brown sugar. Dried apricot. Pumpkin spice. Cocoa, black tea, and pipe smoke. Toasted almond. Maple. Cinnamon, black pepper, clove, nutmeg, and oak. So about 6 years ago, I rated this a 5. I was a bit of a novice then, and didn’t have much of a basis for comparison. So I almost expecting this follow-up to underwhelm. Boy was I wrong. The BT profile shines in this expression. Especially in the sensational nose. 4.75/5. The bottle was $60 years ago. I got this for $70, though the owner knew me and was selling it for $100. So I’ll rate this as if it’s in that $60-70 range, which is a bit more forgiving. It’s definitely worth that price, and the fact that I didn’t have to wait in line allows me to judge this on its own merits. And it’s awesome.