I find this to be more interesting than the standard Chivas 12. Nose is much like first opening a box of chocolates--chocolate, sweetness, a little vanilla, a touch of nougat, caramel, and the slightest hint of mint. On the tongue it is thin, yet velvety. Flavors of milk chocolate, honey, vanilla, a little ripe red fruit all mingle with a touch of sweetness. Toward the end oak spice becomes clear and blessed with that hint of licorice and mint so common with rye whiskey--faint, not overpowering here. This is a very pleasing dram.