Not sure I would rate this a 96, but its pretty good. I keep it on hand for pretty much anything (cooking, straight, rocks). Burn is minimal, but has a nice fruity agave flavor. It comes off a little green and citrusy in the nose. Some bottle variation can be found (very subtle sweet smoke vs. almost an astringent burnt rubber note), so be aware. Overall, 3.5 stars all day long. for $21-$25 its hard to beat.