Pick up a bottle today as a present to myself. Been experimenting with some top shelf whiskies and all I can say is spending more is not always better. I have been looking for something smooth to sip on and this isn't bad on being smooth, a little sharp and bitter. The aftertaste really leaves something to be desired as all I get is a charred/burnt wood taste and not much else. I was hesitant on buying and should have stopped when that thought of the high price went through my head.