Was staying in San Diego for a week, stopped off at the liquor store and for under 12 bucks I figured go for it. Just in case I got a few 20 oz of dt Pepsi to mix it. Upon first sip I couldnt believe this was brandy, it tasted like an unrefined bottle of bottom shelf whiskey. After a few more sips I couldn't hack it, I had to chase it with the dt Pepsi. Its not smooth, tastes bad, fortunately this one has a quick finish as I couldn't bare anymore. If you're looking for deep, complex flavors, wrong house, this one's about as deep as a puddle. Glad it was only 12 bucks.