I only gave this a. 5 because it is liquid and it is in a bottle. I hated this stuff. Nose is super thin rye spice with alcohol. Taste is hot alcohol. Teaspoon of water didn't help. No sweetness. Some say buttered popcorn. I get that, but it's too much work to taste that for me. Tastes like Old Granddad. I literally poured half of this bottle down the drain. Just not for me. Others, especially old granddad fans may like. It was similar for me to old forester 100 proof. Bleh.