Nose : sweet red fruits, oak, vanilla, malt Palate : same as nose, smooth, creamy, and easy to drink. Overall I would spend my money on a different whisky for the current price of this. Only 40% abv, chill filtered, and color added for $120 in my area? Not a good deal. Luckily i purchased this at $70. For the current price in my area you can get many better whiskies. 3/5 stars for value to taste ratio. This is a great whisky to introduce people to scotch. Not too complex and easy to drink.