No worries Mr. Williams, This is apparently one of the best reasonably available Anejo's around, but it didn't really FLOOR me as some whiskies have, and my wife also thought is smells just like any whisky (actually she always says 'Drambuie'). I'm going to dabble the same way I do Irish and Japanese, a few bottles a year, for variety. But yes, Pranay, worth a look as most seem attractively priced for rampant exploration... A whole brave new world of spirits out there, and all the more to learn and muse over!

Pranay: Maybe Davie won't agree, but I think it might be less complex than whisky. For example, my first one was an añejo and I really enjoyed it; however, it was also just a lot of barrel. My wife actually thought I was lying to her when I told her it was tequila as she couldn't tell the difference from whisky. But if you start with a reposado or blanco, you'll get more distinct tequila flavors. It's less deep I think, but its flavors are more herbal, savory, salty, etc. as opposed to other non-whiskies that are excessively sweet in my opinion (rum, brandy). I'm looking forward to exploring more! Especially mezcal.

Davie: I'm starting to look outside whisky (getting priced out for the good stuff). You recommend tequila as a good alternative? (I've never had any...does it give the same depth and complexity?)

I know, right? I have a mezcal to open too, fascinating stuff!

I'm with you man. I have a slew of unposted notes for Mexican agave spirits just waiting to be published. I have no idea what I'm doing but the whole genre is so intriguing.