I'd keep AE for people that say they don't like dark or bourbon. It's usually a safe gateway that's crowd friendly. For my personal drinking? Too many other bottles I like better, but it has it's place. That AE rye, on the other hand? Definitely not my jam. Bought it once, never need to do so again

Now that Basil Hayden Dark Rye? Yeah, I got duped on that one too. Almost poured it out. Won't be doing that again.