Nose: Very light. Crisp barley. Mouth: Rich and earthy- there a higher viscosity than the other other 'spots' (green and yellow) that I have tried - which fills the mouth. It's lightly sweet and a bit empty on the mid pallet and the finish. If smooth is what you are looking for, this may be your dram. It is extremely easy drinking and slides across the tongue with a lovely thick silky mouthfeel. That said, it lacks the complexity of a lot of whiskeys in this price range and from the comparison flavor perspective I honestly think I prefer the green spot! Glad I bought (curiosity) but I can't imagine buying another (value). Excellent without being distinctive.