Wattie Boone & Sons Small Batch is a bourbon bottled at a robust 50.9% ABV. For a novice drinker, that usually means a fuller, more concentrated style than standard bottlings, with the sweeter grain character and oak influence commonly associated with bourbon.
The higher strength can make it rewarding with a small splash of water, which may soften the alcohol and open up the aromas. Expect a bold, warming profile rather than a light or delicate one.