This is what I wanted out of the other Rhetoric offerings. This is a very well balanced aged bourbon. The oak is prevalent, but is finally balanced out with caramel, vanilla, tobacco, and leather notes. The mouthfeel is oily and rich and the finish is long and lingering in the most pleasant way. The $140 price scared me off, but my wife happened to buy this as a Christmas gift for me. I’m so happy she did. This is spectacular bourbon.