First time trying Eagle Rare and I was very impressed for $30. Long story short, this tastes like chocolate covered cherries soaked in excellent whiskey to me - what's not to like? I tasted this side by side with Buffalo Trace (which I enjoy and rate about 3.75), knowing that they are made from the same mash bill and the only differences are (i) ~2 more years age, (ii) ER is essentially a single barrel, and (iii) different placement in the rick house. I swear you wouldn't even guess they are related if you tried them blind. An amazing demonstration of the cumulative impact these seemingly small differences can make in the final product. This whiskey is a bargain. I'm sure mileage varies for more experienced bourbon drinkers who want high proof and more rye, but for someone starting out with bourbon, this will knock their socks off.