This highlights the sometimes vast differences between store picks and the standard offering. The Total Wine in Charleston has had three different store picks of this, and they've been consistently very good. That consistent goodness prompted me to grab a bottle of the standard fare. That was my first mistake. My second mistake was taking an inattentive big sip right after the first pour. Fire! Boiling Water! Oak branch to the face! Tears! Burning in my nose! Ugh! My third mistake was thinking it would mellow with a little time. Nope! I've finally given up, and mixed this with a bit of Eagle Rare and water, and it's ok. Similar to Wild Turkey 101, but not as smooth or as sweet. There are a lot of better options at this price point, to include the aforementioned Wild Turkey 101. I won't be buying this again.