Nose: I felt an unusual sourness in the smell, which at first seemed unpleasant since you don’t expect to smell it in whiskey, but then I began to like it. Taste: good full-bodied, soft, buttery and again with an acidity that is reminiscent of pickled apples or greenish plums. At first it was unusual, but then I really liked it. Aftertaste: medium-long, sweetish spicy with oak notes, everything as it should be for a good scotch. Bottom line: this whiskey will definitely be memorable and it is excellent for its price. The direct competitor that I drank is Monkey Shoulder and it is clearly forgotten much faster, although it is good in its own way. 4.5/5