I bought this balsamic vinegar to try it, since I have previously bought the Gold version from the same company (La Piana Gold Quality Aged Balsamic Vinegar PGI) and loved it. This one does not come anywhere near the quality of the Gold. It is closer to the pricier balsamics from Trader Joe's (which are around $5 instead of $20) than to a nice balsamic. The Silver is fairly sour, the sweetness barely comes through. As for viscosity, it's very thin - if you're looking for the more syrupy kind of balsamic, this is not it.Given the small increase in price, it is completely worth it to go ahead and buy the Gold and not waste your time and money trying the Silver.