The nose is very mild, sweet, floral hints. Smooth, slightly peaty, and slightly smokey. I get vanilla, almonds, mild walnut, some dark fruits, as in dates or figs. There's a bit of zest, spice, and citrus as well. The finish is medium long, and sweet. This is by far, my favorite Johnnie Walker scotch. Very drinkable, but for a blended whisky, fairly expensive. For the money, I'll drink single malt from Orkney.