At opening: weak nose with lots of barrel, slight spice and floral notes are dominated by pure sweet corn on the palate, finish is special--lots of rich toasted oak and dark chocolate. One week later: MUCH better balance on the palate, with the complexity coming out and much better marriage of flavors. Finish is still strong. If you're a collector, buy this for the special finish. If you're not, there are many better ways to spend your money at this price.