i agree with most everything you said there, LJ....except that, as much as i like KCSB (its one of my favorites)......if given the choice, i will take Booker's over it every time. I still hold Bookers to be the best ive had (but admittedly, ive got a lot to try still). Beam probably doesnt mind this dilemma though, as they are both Beam brands.
Bookers is just right-on with what I like. KCSB is a runner up......yet the fact that it is 80% the cost means i keep kcsb around though