So my whisky journey begins. Begins early, after making a list of bottles to start with and then seeing monkey shoulder for £22 in supermarket. I had heard good things online about this whisky so had to proceed! On the nose I’m getting a nice sweet vanilla. I also notice a more buttery scent just after swirling the glass as another reviewer mentioned. Slight spicy note. Personally not getting any orange/fruit. Taste- sweetness hit, nice full bodied taste. Deep Vanilla/caramel. I would second others on harshness, but this seems less noticeable with bigger sips! Overall a nice sweet, rich and slightly spicy character!