The nose has a lot going for it but it's mostly the wood, it's hard finding any notes from the lowland malt. There's berries, vanilla, dry wood, and syrup. The palate while soft and smooth shows more fruit and some syrup. There's a good dose of vanilla and a thin texture that you associate with lowland whisky. The finish is more of the same and surprisingly short. This gives some complexity while it still fulfills the role of the slug back and pour again whisky. It walks an interesting line to be sure but I find myself missing some malt notes.