This is some pretty nice stuff. Well balanced fruits, malt and peat smoke. Very smooth and drinkable. Definitely shouldn't need any water here, it's already at 80 proof and water would just whittle away the balance they've achieved. As nice as this is to drink though, it's not actually worth the price in my opinion. Too expensive for what is not an overly interesting scotch. But great if you get a bottle as a gift!