Rating: 14/23 If I were in a bar and had to order a pour of something cheap, this would probably be my go-to. I certainly don't love it, but it sure is hard to do better for the price and avaialability. N: Quite full. There's spices, cherry, some sour funk, a little vanilla, and a mellow woodiness that acts as a full backing layer. A huge step up over the likes of Ezra Brooks, but far from amazing. Just a bit complex and nicely balanced. P: Sweet yet quite tart with cherry, a bit of mineral but not too much, a big spiciness featuring cinnamon and pepper, quite a bit of vanilla, some caramel, a little bit of nuttiness (pecan?). Very balanced, quite rich, full, and decently interesting. Totally sippable, but not exceptionally engaging. It doesn't taste all that old, but it doesn't taste like they're trying to pretend it is either. F: The tartness lingers, along with the spice, wood, cherry, and a bit of vanilla. A fine ending, but not as good as the palate. This is a very solid bourbon at a very reasonable price. What more do you want from it? I can sip it, but I don't have any qualms about mixing it. The proof holds up very well and makes its $20 price tag all the more reasonable. A 14 seems about right for this.