Wish I had some Dewar's so I could do a side by side. Similar to Dewar's, but maybe a little sweeter in entry. The old leather and smoke make a mid-palate appearance. A little hotter on the finish than Dewar's, which I like. In fact it seems to take everything I like from the Dewar's and turn it up a notch. Also a couple dollars cheaper. Not a bad "everyday" Whisky.