Nose: Honey, oak and a touch of fruitiness. A light nose but with some buttery, malty aromas. Palate: Malty sweetness with the honey and fruit notes again. There is a slight, gentle spicy surge late in the development which then fades into the finish. Finish: Medium/short. Sweet cereal, with a relaxed and honeyish aftertaste. It's a gentle, easy dram. The worst you can say is that it lacks a strong character, but it is very easy drinking and eminently approachable. This is a great place for a novice whisky drinker to start - enjoyable, rewarding, affordable, way better than any cheap blend, and not challenging. The pity is that this used to be reasonably priced in Australia at about $65 a bottle, but in the last 12 months the price has rocketed and some outlets now charge over $100, which I don't believe it is worth. "Above Average" : 82/100 (3.25 stars)