Joking about how this is an old man's whiskey... and then, bam, I realize I am an old man, and this is a just perfectly pleasant whisky. Mild and smooth all the way through and finishing with a slight coating on the tongue and an almost spearmint/wintermint finish that is cleansing. I'm honestly not sure if 40% bottling was an okay idea or a great idea. Very smooth, but as Justin was saying, maybe a little watered. But is that what makes it work?