By their own admission, this blend (of only their own product) aims for the same general flavor profile as Johnnie Walker Black and...well, it definitely manages that, albeit with a slightly off-putting nose. There's a bit of something funky on the nose, with new shoes, earth, and (thankfully) some vanilla. The palate, though, is quite nice - toffee, vanilla, dried fruit, nuts, and a hint of smoke. Rich, round, and long-lasting. It's priced well, too.