Product review (5 stars): ... all the overwhelming 1 star reviews saying it tastes bad. But I couldn't find the PUR ones anymore ...
I too was uneasy trying this filter after reading all the overwhelming 1 star reviews saying it tastes bad. But I couldn't find the PUR ones anymore so I tried this one. There was no noticeable difference in taste, no "soapy" taste, and the water looks clear.

I would rather trust Whirlpool brand for my filters than some cheap generic when it's the water that I drink multiple times a day.