Glenryck Pilchards in brine

I am not really a tinned fish person but randomly tried this Glenryck Pilchards in brine because it wasn't in tomato sauce.

As weird as it may seem, the brine is the best part, the umami taste is so strong and the brine was so tasty without being fishy.

I felt like I got my moneys worth from the brine but not sure if it is good for you to drink the brine though.