Of the 3 or 4 bottles of top shelf premium liqour I have bought in search of a smooth sipping whiskey I have to say this is quite nice. I have a hard time sniffing to get the aroma off of it but that doesn't work as the vapor on any alcohol burns my sinuses so I have to rely on taste. Being one of the cheaper ones I have bought I really like it for the taste and the smoothness of it. Has a nice aftertaste that is mellow and not overpowering. It is actually my preference to choose this one over one that I have paid over twice as much for. It is sad to see this has been discontinued. I am slow at emptying a bottle and I will enjoy this one to the end.