First things first, the $23.99 price is for the 1.75L bottle at VA ABC stores. This is another bottom shelf “unicorn”. Buy it when you can find it. I have seen it compared to Basil Hayden’s and, to a point, I see the similarities. There is a nice balance of sweetness and rye spice. This one is a little more astringent than Basil’s. Still, for the price, this is a very pleasant sipping bourbon.