Assuming these "blends" vary to some degree I will make the assumption that my sample is an "average" representation of this brand label and from that you can assume your mileage may vary. First off there is a lot I like about this dram, from the nose to the final finish the quality is abundantly consistent. You would assume an 8+ year bourbon should be able to bring something appealing and this does, from the nose of sweet nectars, old leather and honey to the spicy middles and malty finish, what I get is a lot of good bourbon notes and as importantly nothing offensive or out of place. Forgiving the manufacturer for the enmity of the meaningless "very small batch", the dry middle and lack of in your face sugars make this a somewhat unique offering in the bourbon world. The vanilla so present in the nose is lost under the spices and cereal grain middle mass with only hints of a meady sweet influence finishing out. Feint mild dark sugars, and a small citrus note also add to the melange. All of this remains a smooth reminder of "aged liquor" void of bitterness carrying through to the end. Certainly you don't get the complex sugars from a higher proof offering like Bookers, in fact you don't get a lot of sugars at all, as this is much dryer bourbon than most, but there are still pleasant and appealing notes here for such a low proofer. At a reasonable price this is an all around recommend. Cheers!