All the right bourbon notes, smooth and nice. but I always hope for something really special in this price range (and fairly or unfairly, I expect even more of relatively rare whiskeys that command top dollar). This was very good, but not truly special IMO. This is hard to find for sale; I found it at Fluke Newport in Newport Rhode Island. If you're in the area, head up to the bar on the third floor - they have an awesome selection