Honestly, it's not bad. It's just not my kind of bourbon. It's a mix between medicinal & astringent. I'm not really getting any sweetness after the rye bite. I want to like this bourbon after dropping $50, but it's just ok. Buffalo Trace is less than half and it's far more enjoyable. Don't get me wrong, it's not a crappy JD or JB, but for the money you can find better.