I'm a big Scotch and Bourbon fan so OF COURSE I like this. To make it simple, this bourbon has 2 things that sets it apart from many other bourbons: a heavily charred flavor and brine. The weird thing is that it'd be hard to replicate these flavors naturally without a boat. So, that's what makes this bourbon special. It's very light and pretty which is not something I usually think of when I drink bourbon. Bourbon is usually dark and rich. If you're a Scotch-lover looking for a good bourbon? Get this. If you're a bourbon-lover looking for a good Scotch? Get the Glenfiddich 14 Bourbon Barrel Reserve. I'm not comparing these two in terms of flavor or richness or quality, just in terms of what they have to offer to people who like different styles of whiskies. I really do recommend this whiskey...if you don't care about money. It'll be hard for me to get another bottle because $75 is a lot of money for something like this. For $49.99 I wouldn't bat an eye at all. I just think this is one of the things where you're paying extra money for the story. For me, the story is important, but the juice is what you're paying for.