I think that this is a great alternative to sugar. I personally do not think that it tastes just like sugar, but the agave taste is very mild (much less taste than honey) and shouldn't dissuade you from trying it. So far I've only used this in drinks, but I really like it. I'll probably try the "light" version to see how the taste compares, but I do not regret at all purchasing 12 bottles of this.Also, these bottles are very convenient. They are a great size, and the pour spout makes adding it to drinks very easy.