Was really looking forward to this after reading reviews. Nose is old cardboard soaked in sherry, barrel notes and a resemblance to Beam Black. Palate is..........well lets stop screwin around....... it tastes like a sherry finished Beam Black. Fruity wine notes merged with the standard JBB profile(see JBB review). Finish is a bit drying and oaky with some of the tannic sherry taking over. Your level of enjoyment will come down to: do you like Beam Black...sherry finished bourbon?.....well I do get along with both so its a nice dram imo. Here's the problem. Paid $36 for this.... I can get JBB for under $20 all day and skip the sherry finish and be a happy clam. As much as I liked this I have to pass only due to cost. Still for what it is its well executed and I do actually like it so 80/100.....pull this under $30 and Im in...........yes I really like to use"........"