EW BiB is a great deal if you need something with a higher alcohol kick for cocktails. As a sipper it doesn't quite hold up as well, not much depth and completely, but it's not unpleasant by any means. Enjoyed neat from a Glencairn. Nose is strong ethanol with caramel and vanilla trying to get through. No nice woody char notes which I do prefer a nice bit of wood. Too much sniffing on this one and I feel like I'm singing nose hairs! At this proof probably would benefit from a few drops of water. Palate offers sweet corn alcohol, high spiciness and burn, but still smooth enough to sip. Some brighter citrus along with caramel comes through the burn. Also a little tart. Finish is corn, alcohol, with some barrel wood but not enough for my liking. Just not rich and deep enough to be a daily sip that you would really enjoy. At the price and proof, EW BiB stands up to mixing fairly well but as a sipper it doesn't offer the greatest smoothness, flavor, or complexity. Served neat the higher alcohol tends to overpower the better qualities of this pour. As a BiB alternative try Jim Beam BiB. Although to be honest for the same proof, I greatly prefer Wild Turkey 101, Jim Beam Distiller's Cut and Henry McKenna BiB. Any of these offer far superior flavors as a neat sipper. Cheers!