This is an amazing tasting whiskey, not sure which batch the reviewer had, but I could not have been more impressed with this bottling. I compare it closely in its complexity and mouth coating ability to George T. Stagg. This is a more intense flavoring of of Elijah Craig Barrel Proof. If you get a chance to try this at the distillery do so, if you get a chancec to purchase it, don't hesitate, buy it!