86 proof version. Probably wouldn't win many blind tastings, but definitely punches above its weight class. There's no apologizing for this in your cabinet. Easy drinker..Honeysuckle, apple nose. Slightly sweet, Beam-like nuttiness, cinnamon on the tongue..very slight bubblegum. In the same flavor family as Beam High Rye (Basil Hayden, OGD). I doubt many would notice if you filled an empty Basil bottle with this 3.5 for taste, 5 for value. Somewhat hard to find due to its cult status. Crazy that a 13 dollar bottle is behind glass and limited to 1/person.