This mouthwash does indeed have a strange flavor, but that's to be expected with ingredients like Witch Hazel. It is however, very effective - It moisturizes, cleans, and prevents bad breath for hours! Also, since it doesn't have any alcohol, it does not dry out your mouth and burns less than most commercial mouthwashes.
If you're used to other commercial mouthwashes like scope and listerine you may need some time to get used to this mouthwash because the taste isn't as refined. If all you care about is using a good mouthwash that gets the job done, I definitely recommend Tom's of Maine.