Cracked my bottle of longbranch tonight.
It is a straight bourbon so it is not going to be as spicy as Buffalo Trace.
I'm no expert. I did smell and taste the toffee as mentioned in the breaking bourbon review.
It was all fine and good and tastes like bourbon that is a lower proof than the 101.

I think the main question is whether it is worth the extra cost. It is not an high priced bottle, but it is a little more than their other offerings.

The thinner bottle will fit better in my turkey vest.