I'm not one to drink vodka on it's own. In college, sure, but nowadays only in mixed drinks. However, I only had a little left of this bottle so I figured why not. I will say, this is my favorite vodka for cocktails and the one I always turn to when a drink doesnt call for a specific vodka. I typically stick to wheat vodkas for cocktails since they seem to be softer and more neutral than other types I've tried but that may be because I dont drink vodka on it's own too often. Either way, It's hard to beat the price and it's about as neutral of a spirit as you can get. The nose doesnt have a ton going on, a little spice and pepper and a touch of heat. On the first taste you get a little citrus, sweetness, clove and a touch of pepper. None very strong and it has a nice silky feel to it. On the way down there is very little burn and the finish is actually pretty long. Again at the $15 or so price point, it's hard to beat. I was tempted to score it even higher on the price alone, but it is still vodka and not something I would make a habit of drinking on it's own anytime soon.