If this Bourbon cost $10 more, everyone would give it 4 stars. This is not a “smooth Bourbon” with sweet corn, cherry and vanilla notes. But not because of an alcohol spike or cheap flavor. It simply has complex spice, herb and oak notes that add some edges to a whiskey category who’s fans do not often reward this kind of personality. You can enjoy it neat, especially with a few drops of water to release more oak. But, I really can’t think of a better cocktail whiskey. Extremely versatile. Great in manhattans, old fashions, boulevardiers, derbys, and toddys.