Having enjoyed the Portuguese Smooth, I decided to try the Ilegal expression. Light-gold color. Sweet-fruity nose. Initially it’s very light and seriously smooth on the palate with nice citrus notes, but that sweetness quickly fades and is replaced with the Mezcal influence that brings in a sour but pleasant finish. Unlike the Portuguese Smooth, this doesn’t give any indications that it’s a Dewars. Overall, a very nice summer dram. I added a dash of water which immediately toned down the sour finish. I haven’t tried it over ice, but I suspect it would be good. I prefer the Portuguese Smooth because it fits my palate preference better, but I’m not disappointed with this purchase — especially at just over $20. If you are a Mezcal/Tequila fan this is definitely worth giving a go.