So I finally tried the JW black, after avoiding it for many years, and I am pleasantly surprised. JW seems to get such a bad rap for bring so big and popular (and maybe too accessible), and I confess I didn't expect anything good out of their offerings. Well, if you sell the world's most popular blended whisky then someone had to like it! Gently peated, very smooth, slight dried fruits... a perfect introduction to Scotch's. Or rather, for me, something good and simple when playing poker or having a BBQ.