When I purchased EW 1783 I decided to also buy the BiB and Single Barrel for comparison of EW "premium" products. I neglected to buy the standard Green or Black, but maybe in the future I'll try those again for posterity. I had them enough in college to know their pluses and minuses. EW Single Barrel was one of the first "nice" whiskey purchases I made out of college. And I thought it was great, always recommended it to my friends when they were looking for an affordable bourbon that seemed classy and tasted great. I still think this is hard to beat for a name brand under $35. But now I wish the proof was between 90-100 considering the BiB is half the price. The nose is heavy with caramel and oak, much stronger than the proof suggests. However, the taste is beautiful and somewhat light. That nose continues to the taste, with more cinnamon and caramel sweetness. The finish is moderate to light, mostly oak and spices and does not linger too long. If this was 95 proof then I think the Distiller rating of 96 would be justified, but I think the rating is closer to 90 at this proof. Either way, this is a great starter bourbon that should never disappoint. But if you have graduated to higher proof bourbons, the ratings you can find for this may seem over hyped. I am very appreciative of the transparency of EW compared to other large brands. They give you far more information than other single barrels. This bottle was barreled on 03-29-11 in barrel #274 and bottled on 01-10-19, a 7.75 year age statement. Hopefully other distilleries will provide this minimal information.