Smooth, with tasty bourbon-cask notes. Not superior to other bourbon-casked scotches in the $60-$75 USD range. And not crazy different, either. But it does have this fantastic pineapple note at the finish. Unique and memorable. My Rating Glossary: Two Stars: "I'd rather be drinking lite beer." Two 1/2 Stars: "Posh rubbish." Three Stars: "I love whisk(e)y. This is average love." Three 1/2 Stars: "May buy again." Four Stars: "I've got to get you into my life." Four 1/2 Stars: "Better than drugs." Five Stars: "Life is good. Whisky makes it better."