This is a must buy for me if I see it on the shelves. Every single bottle I have opened (which is a few) leave me with a smile from the neck pour all the way to the bottom of the bottle. This beauty is smooth as anyone could hope for at 100 proof. Sweet, caramel, hint of vanilla but not overpoweringly sweet....perfect smooth burn on the palate and aftertaste. I really love this bottle and if you can't handle this straight then I suggest looking in the wine cooler section because this baby is delish!