After excellent Michters ten year old, approached this as it sounded unusual in the age of barrel finishing, premium prices and high proof whiskeys. I loved it !! - light, satisfying and very rewarding. It's almost as if someone at Michters actually concocted a plan to create the perfect gateway whiskey. I commend them for thinking outside the box, I really commend them for pulling it off. Grab a bottle if you can and leave your preconceptions at the door- great liquor !!!!