I got to taste this whisky thanks to my buddy Pranay. I found this to be a fairly unremarkable, inoffensive product - pleasant but nothing at all spectacular. On reading that it is the backbone of the Chivas line, but of course. Chivas must blend it with something with some peat because this has none. A few drops of water helps the mouth feel, giving it some oiliness that isn't there neat. I'd call this one a nice gateway scotch for the neophyte. An experienced thinker-drinker is not going to find much to savor. But again, it was pleasant. Thanks Pranay!