I picked up a bottle of this while in Australia. My assessment of this is that it is overrated. The first sip has a bit of bite to it but like as you drink it it mellows on the palate. The flavor profile is more one dimensional than I expected and lacks complexity. I expected a smooth complex bourbon with a semi sweet flavor but this is not any better than a bottle of Makers. I think the hype of Pappy has driven the price of this to a level that is not warranted, it just doesn’t taste like a twelve year old bottle should. I’m glad to have it in the collection but won’t buy it again.