Im really impressed with this bottle. It came with all the cleaning supplies one needs to clean the bottle and straw, and also came with a carrying case as well. The materials for the bottle and its lid are all very sturdy and leak proof. The handle is very easy to hold and doesn't bite into the skin. The wide lid mouth is also great as it is easy to fill with a large cup of ice, and let's me just dump a cold pitcher of water into it without making any mess.
I will say it is a lot bigger than I imagined, with a height of 10.25 inches without the lid. This could make it difficult to fill using a fridge spout, but otherwise this is no big deal.
The biggest selling point here though is the lid. The built in straw and spout makes it easy to drink from and the handle makes it easy to carry (unlike hydroflasks 64 oz bottle, which has a cheap handle and a basic lid cap, all for the proce of $65), and the fact it is made of metal with a nice paint job is also fantastic (not that dinky plastic with the lame time clock on it that other sellers had).
I will have to see how well it retains heat over the next few days, but unless the lid makes it extra easy for heat to transfer then Im sure it will be great here too.
TLDR: This has got to be the best water bottle of this size you can ever buy! Exceptional quality for an exceptional price!