Let me start with saying that overall I like this bourbon. I have a preference for wheated bourbons so this absolutely fits the bill. My first thought when I opened the bottle was that mixed with the great aromas there was also a little too much alcohol. In spite of that I carried on. It was funny because my first glass was 'okay'. The next day I was at my local cigar lounge and I brought o few ounces of this along to have with my cigar. I had a bit of cotton-mouth so I had some concern...I really shouldn't have because this bourbon plus my awesome Padron 1926 Series cigar was OUTSTANDING. I was lucky that when I purchased this ($19.99 per bottle x 3) the owner of the store didn't know anything about bourbon. I bought all of his bottles (3). I highly recommend Weller.