Reservoir Hunter & Scott Bourbon is an American whiskey made in the bourbon style, so it is built around a mash with a majority of corn and typically matured in new charred oak barrels. For new drinkers, that usually means a fuller, sweeter profile than many other whiskey styles, with familiar notes shaped by oak and caramelized sugars.
At 45.0% ABV, it sits at a strength that can offer good flavor while remaining approachable with a small splash of water if desired. Bourbon is often a good starting point for exploring whiskey because it commonly balances sweetness, vanilla-like oak character, and spice in an easy-to-recognize way.