For a cheaper whisky this is not bad! Huge caramel notes with a touch of the spiciness. You do get a bit of the alcoholic burn that often comes with a cheaper spirit (you can tell they are rather loose with the heads and tails), but it is really not bad for the price. Throw in a cube or two and this is not bad at all. Once again, price is the key here... For $12 a fifth this is well worth it. I've certainly spent more on worse.