Came back to this since it's been a while and thought to give it another go. Give it time, as I am better learning, and the aromas of pears, leather, cereal and oranges make the nose. Creamy and full bodied delivers orange zest, vanilla, leather and white pepper. Finishes spicy and slightly vanilla sweet with a touch of drying oak tannins. A teaspoon of water sweetens the dram exposing toffee notes and minimizes the white pepper. A middle of the road whisky that will appeal to the masses. Safe, non-contemplative. In my opinion, falls in line with Glenlivet and the like. For the money, I would rather have Glenlivet 12. [83/100 [Tasted 7/8/2014 @ Tellers Chophouse; 1/11/16 @ Black Eyed Sally's, Hartford]