For the neck pour, very smooth, got some light flavors, not over powering but a bit faint for taste. A bit watered down. For a 100 proof, it does a an oily feel and coats the palate. Some pepper in the back end that lingers. Would be an easy choice as an intro whiskey for those never had whiskey. Edit: As it opened up, it was very ketucky esk with flavors developing more. Starting to get a nice cherry which is lovely. Considering a higher rating but will come back another time