Never Say Die Barrel Strength Barrel No. 5 is a bourbon bottled at cask strength from a single cask, so it is presented at its natural bottling proof rather than being diluted down. That usually means a fuller texture and a more concentrated, robust style.
For a novice drinker, expect a bolder take on bourbon with more intensity from the alcohol and oak than an entry-level bottling. Single-cask releases can also show small variations from barrel to barrel, which is part of their appeal.