Being a scotch and irish whiskey guy i was reluctant to buy this bottle. Reviews were moderate - neither good nor bad - and because its was inexpensive i figured it had to be bottom shelf. And thats exactly where i foubd it one day at the liquor store. I bought it. Even mediocre it was 46%. So what the heck. I biught it. Much better than i thought. Not too sweet, a nice 46% kick and unlike the Distiller notes - i did sip it - neat - and it was very good. Not great. But very good.