So I’ve been raving about this little guy in many other reviews now, as a standard bearer for how to do good bourbon cheaply. I’m actually a bit surprised that this is the first time I’ve checked it in here. I get a bit of green apple on the nose. This is absolutely a first, and I’ve had many drinks of this guy before. But I’m very happy with this new reveal. Reminds me of the flavor in the body of EHT small batch. That green apple carries through on the body, and compared to EHT or RHF, it’s a bit more enjoyable in this moment to me, probably because of the lower proof. I’m not getting pulled out of the flavor by heat. I’m still getting a bit of the standard flavors from previous hits of this bottle, which would be caramel, chocolate, and powdered sugar. But that apple is new to me. Finish carries off chocolate, a bit of apple, and leather. So has my ranting over this little guy been justified? I’m honestly not sure I’ve been annoying enough about it. You can buy two of these for the price of one Blantons. Damn near three for the price of one RHF in primary, if you’re insanely lucky. And my favorite new stat: you could get 5 of these for the price of one Kentucky Owl Confiscated. The quality that this little guy brings for $25 is insane, and it’s readily available, at least around my parts. I’m going to beat the drum one more time: I don’t believe there is a better bourbon out there for $25. That’s not a thing. If you don’t believe me, do yourself a favor and run (don’t walk) to your liquor store and buy this bottle. Do some blind taste tests against other bottles <$40. I think you’ll be surprised.