Rate it for what it is, not what you wish it were. I live 4,000 miles from Scotland but somehow I can buy this 10 year old single malt down the street for just $30. Is it the best whisky I’ve ever had? No. But the fact is I can’t buy a 10 year old American whiskey as good as Aerstone for this price. This is smoky, funky, and very drinkable.