Boone County Founder's Reserve Bourbon

I was surprised to find this on a clearance rack at an Ohio liquor store. I'm unsure of the reason for the 50% discount, but I seized the opportunity. My prior experience with Boone County was with their original, sourced 1833 series, which I recall as one of the finest sourced MGP products I've encountered recently. Aside from their bourbon cream, which remains my favorite of its kind, I remember Boone County was developing other products. It appears sufficient time has elapsed for them to finally release their own barrel selections in bourbon and rye. I'm unfamiliar with the distinctions between their product lines, so I'll base my assessment on what's before me: a mid-proof bourbon with a mild mash bill, aged between 5-7 years. It's worth noting the claim on the bottle and website that their use of a pot still, a traditional distillation method, results in "a full body and complex flavors not found in other Bourbons." I find it unlikely that other simple production factors would yield a product that is shockingly unique, but I'll move on. The color resembles a shade between dark maple syrup and stained chestnut wood, with a reddish tint. The aroma is characterized by exceptionally clean and raw rye and malt grains, in roughly a 40/60 ratio, complemented by cherry wood, milk chocolate, basic citrus, and a touch of general floral notes. The proof is exceptionally well-balanced, strong enough to allow the spiced rye to develop without being overpowering or irritating to the senses. The flavor profile strongly features raw grain, remarkably more so than indicated on the nose, with little to no corn presence. The proof here is somewhat assertive, pushing the rye and malt notes toward the gums and tongue, resulting in a spicy and dry taste without overwhelming the palate. Repeated sips reveal no other significant flavors, leading to a finish that is less intense in heat but remains malty and dry overall. This strongly resembles a young, 1-2 year old bourbon, which makes it all the more disappointing given its 3, 4, or even 5 times that age. I question how 5 to 7 years in a barrel can pass without absorbing any natural wood sugars or sweetness, but this one managed it. To their credit, this is the oldest bourbon I've ever tasted that presents as so young, so their claim of it being "not found in other Bourbons" is accurate. I'm quite sure the discounted price was around $20, but considering its immature flavor and lack of complexity, it doesn't even seem worth that. I am, however, curious to sample other products from this brand, but I would only do so at a bar or the distillery itself, and I would be very cautious about the pricing, whether per ounce or per bottle.