Alcohol stove reviews for the Etowah II are almost always raves. Experienced hikers seem to love this stove. If you have any doubts, follow a few of the links below.
This review by Carol Crooker is a fair acessment of the capabilities of this little stove. It was never meant to be used in a hard northern winter or on long hikes. Rather, it is a fair weather burner meant to be used by the weekend hiker to prepare tea or noodles. Etowah Outfitters Solid Fuel Stove with Alcohol Burner review at Backpacking Light