Neat/water Nose: Vanilla and malt with a hint of methylated spirits/Clear vanilla notes, malt and methylated spirits gone. Palate: Smooth with a slight creaminess/Smooth. Taste: Bland, no clear notes coming through/Even blander Finish: Short soft burn with no lingering aftertaste/Same burn. Wife's Comments: Immediate notes of vanilla on the nose, as well as cloves and garden plants. Smells like her Aunty and reminds her of home.