Ok, this is a case of dont rate a bottle by the neck pour. First pop was bond, cardboard, youthful... and then bang! This opened up nicely and now could contend with Elmer T Lee. It’s no Weller Antique 107 (that’s what makers 46 CS is for). This is very good though for being only 6 years. This is a group that I’ve wanted to support for some time. That said, I’m not a fan of most wheated bourbons as the tend to fall flat for me. 6 year bottled in bond, 100 proof, 64/24/12 wheated mashbill Color: light to medium Body: in the glass it has a medium-thin appearance with sparse, thin quick legs. On the tongue it’s light, no burn but also doesn’t coat the mouth in any way, not drying Aroma: loads of wet wood, a bit of vanilla and some sour apple follow Taste: brown tobacco, allspice, a bit of barrel char, Granny Smith apple, vanilla, more oak Finish: mild tingle on the tongue but no heat on the mouth or chest, largely earthy with a hint of sour apple and vanilla What it’s not: - a great value? (but what is these days?) - full bodied or oily - especially complex What it is: - a craft, wheated whiskey - approachable and all day drinkable - light, slightly fruity with plenty of balanced oak, sweetness and just enough spice to keep it interesting I would put this up against Blade and Bow as well as Bernheim Wheat whiskey. It’s not as full bodied as a cask strength makers 46, nor is it as robust. The flavor:value ratio strongly supports Bernheim at $30. This is more well rounded as B&B, and if your willing to shell out another $15 to support a craft distiller then go for it. It kicks the pants off of Weller SR but at more than 3x the shelf price it should! Would possibly take down Elmer as well. The more I drink it the more I understand it. It’s a departure from the cask strength behemoths I’ve sought after but certainly is pleasant!