Decided to give the oh so humble WT101 a try. I have not terribly enjoyed WT products thus far but there’s always hope. Here it goes... On the nose getting the standard vanilla/caramel along with butterscotch, sweet corn, plum and buttered bread. Not terribly strong aroma, but not weak either. Inviting. Opens sweet and rich with flavor like a liquid Tootsie Roll, followed by some Luxardo cherry, before going into a punchy baking spice bloom. Finishes with more spice and a really pleasant dry oak tannin that blends with the mid-palate flavors seamlessly. Slight hint of mint in the finish which builds in intensity as you sip it but never really becomes overpowering. Flavors are turned up; this bourbon is unrefined and in your face in a good way. Finish is on the short side, but a minor critique. What’s nice here is how well the flavor components compliment each other. It takes you on a journey from sweet to spicy with both elements in equal strengths; something that I have found to be kind out of whack on other WT products such as the Russell’s and Rare Breed. Who would have thought that the entry level offering from this distillery would be my favorite of the line thus far? When you now figure in the value, this bourbon is the legit KING of the bottom shelf. Very enjoyable. At $17, absolutely will buy again. Edit: Some time later, this has become my go-to “always have some on hand” daily drinker.