Initial tasting was not as bad as most reviews come across, however after multiple tastes this whiskey did not age well at all. Initial nose was very astringent and resembled high alcohol content with minimal age. The 24 hour age bleeds into a quick pour, however with a slower pour the flavors seem to pick up a notch. On small sips, you can taste the leather and smoke but with anything more than a lipfull there is clear pure rubbing alcohol to this bottle. This is additionally a clear representation of the finish, which also requires small sips to be good as well. Anything else and this bottle will lack flavor and profile, stick with small tasting sips all the way.