This Whisky needs to sit for 20 mins in your glass before drinking. I almost hated this whisky. Because I didn’t let it sit in my glass long enough. It was very sharp and the taste was just “chemically” and harsh even with a splash of water. It was a 2 star whisky at best. Then I read some reviews and noticed that people said they let it sit for 15 mins. Holy crap! What a difference. It changed so dramatically, like nothing I’ve ever experienced before. It’s worth all the rave reviews! Now that I know, this whisky is one of my favorites.