Buffalo Trace is what I think when I think "bourbon". It's not perfect, but as far as widely available, affordable, flagship offerings go, there's not much out there tastier, more versatile, or more reliable. Taste is apples stewed apples and cherries and cherry wood, baking spices, orange zest. Vanilla building over time, some toasted oak flavours. Palate is a bit hot and the body is a touch thin, but honestly it's a great all-around bourbon. Better than bottles for which I've paid twice the price.