For a $17 whisky, this blended scotch is pretty decent. I think it is easy for Grant's to pull a fair blend since their main malts are Glenfiddich, Glenkinchie and Balvenie. One could agree that the only difference with Monkey Shoulder is that this one has grain whisky in it. Bottled at 40%abv. On the nose, starts with a Grain Whisky, but good notes of lemon, apples and almonds. Creamy. On the palate, starts very watery, with some caramel notes. Woody, lots of vanilla. Aftertaste is spicy. Peppery and salty, some hay notes also present. Overall this is a very easy drinkable whisky, specially if you consider the price. You normally expect that cheap blends are intended for heavy "discotheque" drinking and cocktails, but this one can really be enjoyed neat. My score for it doesn't reveal my true feelings about it, but it really lacks complexity and the grain whisky notes are a little annoying, therefore, it is a 63 over 100 in my sheet.