Clearly this is Costco’s attempt at a JW Black - styled scotch. And they have done a decent job of creating a drink that’s clearly in the same ballpark as the Black. But it’s an imitation, not a duplication. Smooth, with some character. I enjoyed for a month. But the following month I went back to Costco and bought the JW. If I’m feeling on a particular day that I shouldn’t she’ll out $50+ for the JW, I could easily buy this as a cost-conscious substitute. But most of the time I’ll be willing to pay the premium for the real deal. This was “fine”, in a good way. Very competent blend. But nothing to get excited about.