I love the details on this mug; it fits perfectly in my tiki/medieval tavern home bar. I expected the bird to be hollow, but the entire book is too, so it's capable of holding a very deep pour. The downside is that it's a little harder to clean, and difficult to fill to capacity to rest a nice garnish on top. But it's surprisingly easy to hold and a great decor piece. I can't wait for my next Tikiland mug to ship!