I had tried this many years ago, and couldn't understand how it was so highly rated. Maybe my tastes weren't matured, so we'll give it another go. Cracking open a bottle now. Date code starts with 18311. Nose: At first I got nothing but rubbing alcohol, but the aromas came alive after sitting for a few seconds. Nice and woody, still a little rough, reminds me of the insides of a rick house. I'm not pulling a ton of individual aroma, but that wood smells good. Tounge: I was hoping for something woody, but I'm getting hit with memories of my last tasting. The alcohol hits hard, very medicinal, I get some hints of wood, but it's hard to swallow. Burns going down, very spicy. Finish: Although I'm thinking I'm still not a fan, the after taste is quite pleasant. it leaves a nice smoky wood flavor, that lingers for a while. This alone may make it worth an occasional drink. Adding a few drops of water does wake it up, and makes it a bit more manageable on the tongue. Overall, I'm still not a big fan, maybe I'm just not one who has a taste for this level of spicy.