Luckily a friend bought this bottle and we tried it together as it is not worth $500 nor is it worth more than a $60 bottle. My friend and I both agreed that he wasted his money on this and a regular Sazerac bottle for $30 is of better overall taste. We were also tasting my Blanton's gold at the time so there was no question Blanton's was way better as well. Don't believe the hype as it's not worth the cost! Buy or try Thomas Handy Sazerac or 3 Kentucky Owls if your going to spend the same cost!