An initial opening of bourbon notes (am I nosing a Scotch?) of vanilla, corn and rye, however all faint. The longer it opens the stronger and more pronounced the vanilla notes become. A soft palate delivers a peppery body and a touch of sweetness of brown sugar or caramel. The rye notes are discernible, but not too overt and very pleasant. The sweetness subsides and finishes warm and spicy with a touch of oak. The rye is revealed in the finish exposing a bit of spearmint. A nice easy dram and adds a unique twist to the scotch. I have always been partial to Johnnie Walker as it is my starter and gateway scotch brand leading me into single malts. I have not been interested in their other whisky's in their line as I think the ppv does not warrant purchase. However, they have done right with this whisky: 46% abv, an age statement, price and quality make this a good for a collection. [$44][88/100][Opened: 4/3/16; 4/20/16]