Strange how my palate changes over time. Now this bottle has been open for 10 months and though I still enjoy the flavors I am experienceing the strong alchohol burn of a young whiskey. In comparison I have had much better older whiskies (at double the price )with hardly any alchohol burn and they have a special place in my heart! I have Batch 3 arriveing tomorrow so look forward to comparing side by side!