I was hoping to be blown away but it just left me hoping for more. The story is great, using premium bourbon(s) blended with alternate barrel finishes by two of the greats in the industry. To me, there is an inherent conflict. Beam produces some world class premium bourbons but I question that finishing in California wine casks helped and probably resulted in a diminished product. I am probably too much of a purist to appreciate what was done here. No more for me. Count me in for Knob creek 120 single barrel!!!