Water needed to calm it down straight out of the bottle, though the uncut is not unpalatable. Still, a few drops cots down the raw alcohol and allows the actual flavors to shine. Not a strong nose, with mostly corn and a little oak. The palate is pleasantly warm with the sweet corn and a hint of spice present near the front of the tongue. There's a purity of taste here, unclouded by distracting strains. Some light spice on the finish that is easily masked by the heat if you don't water it down enough. On the flip side, it's a pretty simple whiskey with only the couple of notes keeping the path throughout. Clearly the price tag is for rarity only.