Barrel No. 7166894, picked by LRP 2020 Filled on 09-03-15, approximate age 4.5-5 years Open 4 weeks Nose - toasted nuts, vanilla, corn dust, nutmeg, anise, medium ethanol, light oak. Palate - Sweet corn and nuts, vanilla, butterscotch, black pepper and anise typically found in higher rye mashbills, zero ethanol burn. The finish is medium, with stronger rye pepper and anise flavors overtaking the sweet notes. The oak tannins are still light, and ethanol burn minimal. This has been rolling out in large quantities in NC over the last month and has been something I've looked forward to trying given its price and proof. This has not disappointed, it is a solid buy at $35 for a sourced Heaven Hill product. Surprisingly, it has little in common with Elijah Craig even though it has the same mashbill. The charcoal mellowing has a lot to do with it, and likely the age as well. It tastes more like Tennessee whiskeys I've had this year (George Dickel BiB, GD Hand Selected Barrel, and Uncle Nearest 1856) with slightly more rye influence. I think if you like those products you'll like this. It's not as complex as George Dickel, but now it's much easier to find.