Even at the higher proof, this is syrupy sweet stuff. It just reminds me of the base Maker's Mark with more alcohol. If you like that kind of thing, go for it. For a long time I thought I didn't like bourbon because I didn't like Maker's Mark or Knob Creek. It doesn't even make a very good Old Fashioned. Not to mention the terrible way the owners treated their gay daughter. Don't buy this, go get some Old Grand-Dad 114.