Damn good. Price point is very hard to beat. As others have echoed, while I wouldn't agree with this being whiskey of the year, I can understand why it was selected. It represents older times when well aged bourbon was cheap and accessible, and shows a shift in the Dickel mindset which I am certainly excited about. Vanilla and dusty peanuts on the nose with a hint of alcohol and classic Dickel mineral. Approachable and reels you in. Palate delivers more of the same - very nutty, with sweet vanilla and even a little cherry fruitiness. A lingering wood, dust, and a tiny bit of spice on the nicely long finish. Surprised by the mouthfeel at the proof, in a good way. Once again, approachable, non-offensive, and tasty. Not mind blowing, but a well executed bourbon to sip neat, and is pleasantly distinctive. Got this at Total Wine for MSRP before it won whiskey of the year, so you won't find it at this price. MSRP is now $42, which I still think is a fair price. I am a fan of the Evan Williams Vintage series that changes year by year, and I think that this will be the same, a bottle I'll try every year and leave a few pours in to compare year to year. If the MSRP was still $32, this would get another half star. But $42 is still more than reasonable, and gets the 'buy' green light.