A great step up from the regular Jameson. Smooth taste with no lingering bite. Very drinkable. Neat makes for a nice, viscous drink, almost oily, that should be appreciated with a swirl in the mouth. A full flavor that has great, semi dark tastes due to the barrels used in the aging. Adding a drop or two of water takes the viscosity away but makes it even more drinkable at the expense of the flavor. Over rocks makes for an easy drink but degrades with the dilution of the cubes. A great buy.