Would recommend leaving your dram to air for about 10 minutes before nosing otherwise the alcohol is overwhelming. Whisky starts out sweet and full bodied, but eventually evolves into a saltier, spicier, and drier finish. NOSE: Molasses, dried cherries, plums, grapefruit, seaweed, gentle peat PALATE: Brown sugar, caramel, plums, salt and pepper FINISH: Oranges, lemon peel, tannins, Malbec Rating: 84/100 Grade: B Good - not a "must", but a nice-to-have.