If your expecting a top shelf experience with this your drinking the wrong whisky. That said this is a solid drinker at its price point. A beautiful scotch to have for your well. Mild smoke sweet for those that mix with soda this is a great choice. For the neat drinkers the knock is the weak non lingering finish. With that said there are not many blended lower cost scotches that stand up but this is one. Dont over expect from it and you will be satisfied with what it delivers. It has a place in my well and it fills it wonderfully.