This was my first scotch and it’s actually pretty good. I had it with a steak dinner, which was a great pairing. I’ve heard it was pretty harsh, but I found it a little smoky, sweet, and the finish was pretty impressive considering how inexpensive it is. Is it going to be the best? No. You have to take price and where it sits on the shelf into consideration before making harsh opinions. For those who want to explore scotch, this is a good place to start for the price.