Another young TW house single malt. Nose is blast of new make malt, little bit pink eraser and some garden herbs with mild oak. You can infer some fruit but its gentle for a Speyside. Palate is undercooked pasta, pinch of dried fruit, more baby new make and green barrel. Its easy drinking but thin and tastes incomplete/ not quite ready. Finishes dry barrel with wispy malt and distant fruit. This is just a budget SM not meant to be dissected more a mixer or palate setter. TW states this is top selling SM and for the price it does serve a purpose. Has no bitter grain twang and can be drank neat for cash strapped scotch lovers. If you are more seasoned there is no need to check this out. The only Shieldaig worth your time is the Islay......75/100.........nothing special but bump for value