I W Harper Straight Bourbon 82 proof. 73% Corn 18% Rye 9% Barley Nose: classic Kentucky bourbon. Very rounded and soft. Corn sweet, grain mash, blackberry jam, butterscotch, vanilla, cedar board, oak barrel, white chocolate fudge. The nose unfolds nicely in rich layers. Nothing smells out of place or incongruent. Palate: a little thin on entry like you would expect with the proof. Despite that there is a velvety richness to it. Not very oily. Fruity sweet transitions quickly to barrel sour and spice with a touch of char. Corn, blackberry, caramel, ginger, white pepper, smokey char, sour oak, a faint minty note. Finish: brief, peppery leather, drying, slight oak. There is definitely some older whiskey in the blend here that really rounds this out and adds some rich oak character. Overall its a gentle easy sipper and would be a decent gateway to classic kentucky bourbon. Well worth the $28 price tag and feels a touch classier. Despite the evidence of older whiskey there’s not much complexity. It is well rounded and nothing spikey. The nose out-punches the palate and the oak dominates the mid palate. It really transitions through very quickly. In all honestly for the money I would probably take Wild Turkey or Woodford over this. Nothing really stands out for a crowded market segment.