This is a great starter for someone who's never had whisky before. It's mild, pulls some punches, and very drinkable without much contemplation. After you've had a few others like a Talisker, Highland Park or others----you then realize this is simply lacking in complexity. Sort of like when you're an eight grader, and you first have that crush. Once you're in high school and then college, you then realize there's so much more in personality that's important