I found this bourbon a great value; good for the price. My first impression: the scent was a delight! However, the scent alone must have raised my hopes to high. By all means, though, I was not disappointed. I can absolutely enjoy this, and drink it neat. I just thought something that smelled that good had to taste so much better. With a burst of spice, the palette was a brown sugary, caramel, mixed with an unusual woody finish (not the typical oak barrel I'm used to). Honestly, I prefer other brands in the same price range, and this won't be a repeat, regular purchase for me.