3.5. Actually, I like this blend with a little water. A little fruity, and honey on the nose. To me, the few drops of water bring out a whole different side to this whisky. There is a sweetness and a slight smoked meat in the palate, that fades off to slight tartness, like a Granny Smith apple. The downside is it tastes a little young with a graininess to it, but still a good drinker.