Probably shouldn't comment on a bourbon after drinking all night, but here we go. Been wanting to try this because apparently this is one of the few reasons to visit Alabama, and since I happen to live here, thought it would be nice to experience it. However the age statement has changed from 7 years to NAS. Don't know how the 7 year tastes so this isn't a comparison, simply a taste of the NAS. It's simple and smooth all the way. There is a burnt sugar sweetness with a very mild fruit taste, maybe cherry, with a very mild burn, especially for a 101 proof. Very smooth all the way, leaving you with a sweet mild burn at the end. For under $15 this has to still be a good reason to visit AL.