Nice, balanced, and smokier than it is peated, though I wouldn't describe it as smoky either - considering how partial I am to anything coming out of Springbank, I'm actually glad I blind-tasted this whisky. I would have perhaps overhyped it in my head. The nose is a tad underwhelming, with hints of smoke and pear (maybe mandarins as well); it's actually much more pleasant than it sounds. The palate is medium-bodied and oily, with a touch of nutmeg and mineral (pleasant spices). As for the finish, it was alright. All in all good scotch, but not more than that.