Nose: Sweet malt with a hint of oak and citrus notes - sweet orange? Honey notes as well. The nose does not develop much at all. Palate: The arrival is soft with sweet malt, honey and fruit. It's somewhat reserved and shy but very pleasant and the development sees vanilla spongecake with butterscotch cream filling emerge, and there are some peach slices and cream on the side. Finish: Medium. Cereal sweetness. A perfectly acceptable, if not hugely characterful whisky. I believe this is, or was, the top selling malt in Scotland for a long time and I can see why. It is a great session whisky and also a good one to serve to a novice because it is eminently approachable but not bland or dull. The friendly fruity and cereal profile is well crafted and it represents value. More experienced palates will, however, find this malt unsatisfying. It is obviously well made and faultlessly clean, but there is nothing for the enthusiast to discover below the surface. The price is reasonable but it is up against some tough competition including Highland park 10 and Glen Grant 10. "Above Average" : 80/100 (3 stars)