Sadly, disappointed; could be a “one-off”…,who knows?!
The taste did not “burn” going down the back of the throat (which I’ve come to associate quality olive oil) nor did it have that fruity pungent aroma. Instead, I noticed a taste/smell I would describe as a rubber or plastic taste - almost like burned rubber. No idea what caused it - I am aware that heating olive oil, especially at high heat (400•F) creates A.G.E.’s - free radicals. Maybe this particular bottle had an unintended mishap that altered the flavor. I don’t know…but I don’t plan to order any more.