I don't drink much scotch these days as I can't handle peat anymore. As I recall, the taste of this was actually somewhat enjoyable. What completely ruined the experience for me was that stupid ball in the neck of the bottle. I always had so much trouble getting the liquid to come out of this bottle in the quantity that I desired. Either it came dripping out or gushing like a waterfall. If I still drank scotch, I would stay far, far away from this bottle. What a frustrating pour this was.