Tasting- 2 oz, neat in Glen Cairn, mine was Lot#3 Rich, coating, and chocolatey with hints of cereal bar and a bit of raisin. There is a nutty flavor and delicious oakiness to it that is very inviting. The more it opened in the glass the more the nose bloomed. Reminds me of older Willett as I am convinced by the label (Bardstown, KY) and taste profile that could be the provenance although there is a Vanwinkle lineage in other reviews. It closely resembles the popular "Hello, Wednesday" pick to me. The 12 years in the barrels has done this well. The richness is especially nice, and the little alcohol kick at the end before a fantastically long finish is well placed. Loved it, but I also didn't pay for it. That said it is a huge price to "pay to play." Price as no option, I would definately place this on a top 10 list if you enjoy something not afraid to showcase rye being forward in a bourbon- which I very much do. Price as a factor.....makes you cringe a bit