Mr. Papou's | Organic Balsamic Vinegar | Family Owned | Harvested in Greece | 8.5 oz Organic Balsamic Vinegar

This olive oil has a great flavor, and it definitely is a quality extra virgin olive oil. Nearly all the EVOO you get in the grocery store is either not first cold-pressed, or is mixed with cheaper oils like canola. A true EVOO will have a mild bitter taste, as should be expected since olives are bitter. It will also give you a mild burning or tingling sensation in the back of the throat, caused by a type of healthy polyphenol called Oleocanthal, and is often accompanied by at least one cough.As mentioned by others, the can is weak and easily dented, and that is the way I received it. I contacted the producer/seller, mentioning that nearly all of the negative reviews were due to the cans. They said they were being redesigned this year to be stronger.I always pour olive oil into a smaller dark green glass bottle (olive oil keeps better if not exposed to light, so don't use a clear bottle). It's also amazing how many people don't know how to pour out of the 3 liter cans. That pour spout lifts up a little over an inch. To do that, first use two hands to lift up on the thin green plastic tabs on the outside edge of the spout. Lift it up as far as it can go, then continue to pull up to raise the spout. If instead you try to pour while the spout is flush with the can, it's going to go all over the place. Another hint is to use one of those metal bottle openers to poke a small hole at the edge of the top of the can, on the opposite side of the spout. Just barely puncture the can with the bottle opener, don't press it all the way down as you would on a normal can. This hole will allow air to get into the container as the oil is poured through the spout, and you will get a smooth flow with no chugging or gulping of the oil. I never spill a drop this way. When done, I use a piece of masking tape to cover the hole, leaving the edge of the tape free so it can be pulled up again the next time you are pouring.I do wish that more EVOO producers published the polyphenol levels of their oil. Many of us use EVOO, not just for its great taste, but also for its health benefits. I believe that Mr. Papou's would benefit from publishing their levels since they use the Koroneiki variety of olives, which is one of only a few that have been shown to contain very high levels of polyphenols. Besides the type of olive, several other factors affect the polyphenol level, including the climate for that harvest year and how it was processed.2021 Update: I often make pesto with the olive oil. It's so good compared to any of the ready-made stuff. I use fresh basil, almonds (in place of the traditional pine nuts), fresh garlic (better tasting and much healthier than garlic powder), grated Romano/Parmesan, and the olive oil. I just wing the amounts of everything. You want the final product to be quite thick.

My second order, love the taste and compatibility of uses

This olive oil from Italy comes in a metal container which is very sealed and sturdy, so it protects the olive oil quite well for shipment to the USA.The flavor is excellent, and is ideal for dipping bread in this oil. The oil tastes fresh. Too good just for general cooking use.Highly recommended.

I have learned that most olive oil we buy in the store, usually those not bottles at the source are not actually 100% olive oil so I am very selective. I have been to a Greek producer and tasted what pure virgin oil is like. This oil is good stuff.

The olive oil is light and has a good flavor - I very much like it. The worst thing about it is the container it comes in. Mine arrived dented, as others also mentioned. It is very difficult to pour the oil from the container-there is no lip, spout or neck. It can’t be meant to be used directly from the thin metal container- it flexes when you hold it and pick it up and it is kinda like when you grab a full, open juice box - it spills. There is no easy way to get the oil from the container to another bottle. Maybe a turkey baster or a pump would work. The opening lies flush to the top of the can and spillage is unavoidable, which is very unfortunate as it is too good to waste! I feel that there is an attachment missing or something. Maybe it is sold separately - I’ll have to check again. Please reply if there is an easier way or if I am just doing something wrong. But very tasty olive oil!

Have been purchasing this oil for over a year now. Quality and price has remained constant. They have maintained their prices given the huge fluctuations in EVOO prices in 2023/2024. No price gouging from what I can tell.

This is a lovely Greek oil. It is strong and has a lovely well balanced flavor

My oil arrived in a timely fashion. The oil taste is delicious. I contacted the company about a small issue and their response time and solution was excellent. Feel good about ordering from this company!