I was not a fan of Old No. 7. However, everyone kept telling me to give the upper tier bottles a chance. I had the opportunity today with a smoke from a good whiskey buddy This has a nice rich golden color with great legs. The mouthfeel is rich and oily On the nose I get Oak and a buttery sweetness. It's not quite a caramel or toffee but along those lines.. The palate is sweet caramelized sugars. You get a hint of that classic JD banana flavor. The finish is where the banana flavor shines. The finish is long and complex. I really like this over basic JD. So if like me, Old No.7 isn't your thing, give this a shot. P.S. The high alcohol has my lips numb. 😂