This is one of my first mezcal purchases. I initially got it to use in cocktails and at the time I didnt really drink mezcal on it's own. But after finally trying it on it's own a couple months after purchasing it I couldnt believe how good it was. Its really what got me hooked on mezcal and what got me searching for more elusive bottles. Its incredibly versatile and really works great in cocktails and on it's own and for $60 or so it's a very good value. The nose is very light, with some citrus and a touch of smoke. It's really very fleeting, which may be the only real negative. The palate still has the smoke but it doesnt last long and quickly gives way to a sweeter fruit flavor, maybe pineapple. On the tongue it has a thick oily feel to it, almost the feel you get from a bottle of Russian vodka straight from the freezer. The finish lingers for quite a while, with a slight burn and a touch of sweetness. This is definitely a great beginner mezcal, but it's still worthy of being in any mezcal fans collection regardless of how popular it is. I was tempted to bump this up to a 4.25, but the nose hurts it slightly, but either way I would recommend this mezcal.