This definitely needs, and can take a lot of water. I have no problem drinking higher, cask strength whiskies but occasionally run across one that really only shines with water. Nose has smoke and red fruits and neat it is just very rough and youthful. Took a second adding of water and then it rounded/smoothed out with much better integration of smoke and juicy re fruits and hint of savory note. Worth taking time with this one 👍