Sometimes you just want a simple drink without the layers of complexity. Just a good, down to earth dram that you can have during the cold rainy nights or during the heat of summer. This one is really under-rated. It's also great as the gateway whisky. You certainly don't want your first to be an Ardbeg or a Laphroaig. This one introduces you gently, but not in a bland way. If I had to give a wine or beer drinker a present...this would be it. 5/30/16: sample from Flaviar. I'd not rate this any different than my first time. There's something to be said about simplicity, and this delivers. Great summer drink as well.