The nose is sweet with honeyed fruits and bananas, it could also be fresh orchard apples and spice. I smell both. The palate is sweet caramel with a smooth mouthfeel. The finish is peppery, and spicy. And it lingers for a while. Adding some water, the nose gains more vanilla and apple pie. The palate stays mostly the same. The finish gains a bit of peat warmth to add to the long peppery finish. This whisky smells appetizing and it goes down fairly smoothly. I am pleasantly surprised.