The nose on this whiskey is soft and elegant. You get hints of the wood and the sweet honey notes, and also something resembling marshmallow. On the palate, a whole bunch of layers come out. But theyre not rushing out, rather they unfold slowly. There’s nutty notes like almond or pecan, and there’s gentle vanilla. Then there’s some dried fruit and some apple, and also almost a bit of spice towards the end. Altogether, this has to be one of the richest Balvenie’s I’ve had, and that’s coming from a distillery known for it’s depth and richness. Top notch whiskey.