Having surfed the bottom shelf for the last 2 months, my palate is toasted by the bottled in bond line up one can find. This particular brand was a recommendation from a Louisville native.. and with that I must say, this bottle of 86 is taasty! It's entry level sure.. but doesn't that mean the benchmark? If Old Forester is leading with this? We can be sure as shit the 100 proof and beyond are even better. Grab a bottle for the holidays, share with friends and family.. might turn some heads with this particular brand! *Louisville is proud of their Limestone water, and should be! This bourbon is made with that same water and it very well could be the difference in taste*