Thanks to the folks at Bardstown for the bottle! Since I was gifted the bottle I will not be assigning a score.
American Highway Reserve Route 2
Age: 4-12 year blend
Proof: 98
Neat
Notes: Raisins, fresh cut wood, slightly bitter herbs, caramel, holiday spice
TL;DR: Big upgrade from Route 1. The GA bourbon does great work like it does in Discovery Series 9