I have been looking for a kettle that would look clean after washing, would hold enough water for a full pot of drip  coffee and one the handle would not melt on. I think I found it. Beautiful, stainless wipes clean with ease and shines like a star. One boiling fills my 10-12 cup drip pot. And though the handle does get warm; used  on my gas stove; I do not think it will ever melt, the handle on this kettle does not get as hot as the handles on previous kettles I have owned. No, it does not whistle, I knew this prior to purchase.  Did not matter to me. Love it so far. Would recommend to others. Quality made, thick base, very stable. It will probably last  long while.