I thought I would give this $30 USD bottle a go. It's definitely a good value. In the glass, it's a goldenrod hue, maybe a little too deep to be natural. Not much in the way of legs on the glass when swirled. Nose: Quite fruity, with notes of apple juice and peaches. The faintest hint of dried/candied fruits makes its way in. Palate: Sweet with a little peppery heat throughout. There's a dash of vanilla, much as you'd smell in vanilla infused pipe tobacco, and it comes in with a tiny splash of citrus. Finishes with a pleasant tannin bitterness. The dry glass smells like trail mix and pipe tobacco. This would be a good transition Scotch for bourbon drinkers, and a good introductory single malt in general. I agree with others that it isn't particularly challenging, but given it's price, it's age, and that it is non-peated, I wouldn't expect it to be. In all, it's a solid single malt and a good value at $30. I give it 83 points and 4 stars.