Regardless of the score and lack of refinement - once this bottle is opened, it quickly disappears. I attribute it to its easy on the pallette drinkability and smooth fruit finish. At any party with bourbon drinkers, they quickly turn from the makers mark and woodford reserve to downing a few pours of this little goodie. Do not undersatnd distiller tasting note - of cinnamon red hot...if there is a Colorado whiskey to avoid it's Stranahans.