Smell: Varnish is the first thing that comes to mind. Then, there is vanilla, dry oak, rosewater, butter shortbread and some light oloroso notes with light vinous notes and almonds. WITH WATER: Not much change except the shortbread isn't as present. Taste: Butter shortbread is the main central note to me, then like in the smell, quite a bit of vanilla, toasted coconut, dry oak, rosewater, cloves, almonds (marzipan), figs and cream like sweetness. WITH WATER: Less rosewater and that's about it, maybe a tad sweeter. Finish: Quite vinous in the finish, this is where the oloroso comes out the most. Marzipan, figs, raisins and european oak tanins come out the most here. Mouthfeel: Quite a bit better than expected considering the ABV. It's medium to light but there is quite a bit of oil in there that helps (which is doubly surprising considering the chill filtration). Overall: The vanilla and butter shortbread notes being so central is quite different than regular "single malt" whiskies out there. It's very different and it's pretty good. The rosewater and marzipan notes were quite strong and also not very usual but they fit very well. This is a very good whisky, but I found it doesn't impress unless you pay close attention to it while you drink it (some whiskies like Glendronach 15 you will notice their quality even if you aren't super attentive while drinking it).