I used to hate this because it had a grassy taste I couldn't abide. I just tried a mini to see how my tastes have changed, and I have to admit I like it much better than I remember. I get no grassy taste. There is not a great deal of flavor, with little to no wood or char flavor or aroma. However, there is a honey nose and a pleasant toasted grain flavor with a sweet finish hinting of banana. I can see it being somebody's standard, even if it's not mine.