I think this is closer to a 3.9 but that's not an option so here we are. I am really fond of this bottle and maybe if it wasn't a BT bourbon it would be more kind to it but they've become so hard to find anywhere near MSRP that I can't give an unbiased review. The flavors were very very good, proofed correctly (for my palate), with a nice finish that had nice depth. As far as non barrel proof bottles go- this is a very good option.