Nose: Some caramel and fruit, but it's quite low key. Light bodied and not a whiff of smoke. Palate: Far better than the nose. Ultra soft arrival with delightfully light and subtle fruity flavours, featuring sweet oranges. Very creamy, but not honey sweet, and a little touch of smoke does show up on the palate. Well balanced for a blend in this price range. Finish: Short, and a slight let-down after the development as it trails off into a tannic finale that is a little too bitter, like over-brewed English Breakfast tea. If not for the somewhat disappointing finish this would be a very good blend for the money. I wish they had chosen better casks and treated them more gently. The nose is also a bit too retiring for my preference. It’s still a step up from the entry-level White Label but it fails to realize its full potential. A good mixer with soft drink where sugar balances the hard finish, but it only just stands up to neat tasting, and only just makes it across the line for 3 stars. “Above Average” : 81/100 (3 stars)