The nose on this dram is right down the middle of bourbon territory. Vanilla, caramel, orange peel and some rye spice in the background. It does nothing to surprise you, but for the price point it’s not expected to. Palate is sweet initially, with anticipated notes of corn and caramel, and then the 20-30% rye mash shows up with some pepper and other spices. Overall a little thin and flat.. but for the money, tasty indeed. Finish was unexpected.. initially seemed short with a little citrus and oak, but wait 30 seconds and you realize it’s still there, even warming you with it’s low 80 proof. Impressive. As many have said this is a no brainer for making cocktails. You could interchange it between Buffalo Trace and Bulleit or a Makers for that purpose. However here I am sipping it neat on my patio trying to avoid my daughter who wants me to make her nachos... and I’m just fine with it.