On the nose : Apple and vanilla up front, a little bit of coconut as well. Wonderful nose. Palate : Very fruity, bright apples and bananas on the start, dark chocolate at the end. I got this whiskey at Costco for $46, was going to get Redbreast 12 but Green Spot was cheaper. Blew my expectations away. Great whiskey for the money. Love the fruit flavors. Will compare to Redbreast when i pick some up.