full, flavorful. Spice, sweet and a little smokey. Everything you'd expect with a high end "bourbon". The price is the only downfall. I did a blind with Bookers Granny and Shiny Barrel. I could not distinguish this one between the two. Even though this has rye in it, the Granny was more spicy. All said this is basically a Booker's. And is 30-40 dollars more. So. Up to you.