I'm giving this bottle five stars because (1) it will help bring the aggregate score to 4.0 where I think it unarguably belongs, and (2) because of the entire realistically-priced line of Johnny (from Red to Blue), this is by far the best in my opinion and was all by itself until the introduction of Platinum. A great scotch and one that any real scotch man can be proud to serve to even the most respected of guest.