Cost-effective if you ask me, pricing at just over $30 in Southern California, a blended Scotch, drinks like a single malt, seems confused. I really only ever buy it as a gift for an old friend I enjoy drinking with on occasion late into the night, so this is perfect for that. We did try it as shots once, and though it is doable, I highly do not recommend it, it is dumb and the burn can choke you worse than Tequila for a new drinker. Strong smoke presence and pretty juicy, with a bit of pepper on the palate, enjoy as a finger or two.