You know what? This ain't bad. It ain't magic, but at $30 Cdn it's not bad. Like a slightly sharper, less smokey, fruitier JW Black equivalent. Smell is honey, vanilla, apple, salt, fresh herbs. Some berry flavour. A touch of pretzel dough, which is a note I get in a lot of lower-end blends. Taste is thin but surprisingly creamy. Faint smoke. Honey, pepper. Sherried fruits. Apple, plum. Smoky finish,with light oak, honey, and vanilla. Not a great whisky, but a steal for the price. Let it sit for 30 minutes before drinking and most of the off-notes fade entirely. Good bargain sipper.