This is my baseline whisky. Probably the first bottle I finished by myself (twice, I think,) and only now do I realize the sentimental value and the balance. To basically start with exclusively beer and then take it and say “I’m drinking this now” is pretty interesting considering how many harsh/polarizing/less than ideal spirits there are out there... But Black Bush is exceptionally approachable. Nice in a chilled glass neat or with ice. If you want a novice starter bottle, I’d say this is my recommendation. Approaching four stars and up signifies I could drink these and lose track - and with Black Bush that was easy even before I became a full-fledged whisky drinker.