In sunny Los Angeles, a bottle of Henry McKenna 10 is as rare a sight as sidewalks without homeless people. When I found this online at a local liquor store, I had this bad boy delivered the very same hour. The initial palate is cola sweet and cinnamon spicy at the same time. The spice builds up as the oak makes an entry, leading to a Dr. Pepper note. The finish is where the spice and 50% ABV meld, leaving the mouth quite dry. By the third sip, the standard bourbon notes of vanilla and caramel take center stage - but the finish remains as mouth tingling and drying as before. For the fourth sip, I added a couple of drops of water and the sweetness was amplified, while the spice provided a nice zing in the background. (It was kind of like tasting sweets on a fast moving train, while eyeing the landscape as it zipped past.) As a bourbon, this has quite the dynamic flavor profile. However, as I paid over twice the MSRP for this (barreled in 2009), my review may be a bit skewed. But this is a unique bourbon without a doubt. Should you pay what I did for one? I can't recommend it at over $70. But, if you're an enthusiast and can find one in the $50-$60 range, it's a no brainer, pick it up - no questions asked. My Rating Glossary: Two Stars: "I'd rather be drinking lite beer." Two 1/2 Stars: "Posh rubbish." Three Stars: "I love whisk(e)y. This is average love." Three 1/2 Stars: "May buy again." Four Stars: "I've got to get you into my life." Four 1/2 Stars: "Better than drugs." Five Stars: "Life is good. Whisky makes it better."