I waited 2 weeks to buy this bottle, as Oregon has state ran liquor stores. There were 12 bottles in the entire state.....so I either had to order and wait or do a long road trip. I chose to wait. The first thing I noticed was the 100 proof on the back of my throat. Very pronounced. I added one small ice cube....that did the trick. I believe the taste was worth the wait. Very nice flavor. IF you can find a bottle, I believe it's worth adding to your collection. The Oregon price of $34.95 seems fair for this spirit.