A popular choice as a gift: has a nice appearance, is a bit more expensive than the cheapest of the cheapest ("I don't want to look like a scrooge"), but still less expensive than a decent age-statement single malt ("I don't know him THAT well"). Unfortunately, it's not nearly as pleasant to receive it: it's very sharp and acidic, like green apples that were picked too soon. Would rather get another pair of socks for my birthday.