Belle Meade - is the name French or Old English? What does it matter - they are producing amazing bourbon journeys that drink like, and approach, single malts. I bought this gift box of 3X375ml bottles for $89.95, encompassing three cask expressions: this one, the Cognac Cask, and the Sherry Cask. It's a bargain in my book, and I like the direction Belle Meade is going with all of them. In my dreams, if I were the Chairman of the Board of bourbon, I'd call this 9 year old spirit, 'Chest Candy'. The expert notes are succinct, without hype or mystery. Again, the taste profile equals some entry-level scotches, sans the nuttiness. Is this a unicorn bottle on the cheap? No... but it won't suck unicorn c**k just to drink it, either... Recently, after a dram of this, I poured myself a "regular"-casked bourbon. And lo and behold, that was delicious like no-one's business. I think a bottle of this can, and will, increase appreciation of your liquor cabinet. It did mine. 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."