Old school peat, orange peel, light brine and pine needles on the nose. The nose reminds me a little of something by Springbank but its not in same class at the same time. My first taste was disappointing with light peat and brine finish being the only highlights. It’s smooth like the other Loch Lomond I have reviewed and well defined. It certainly improves as you get to the bottom of the glass – that’s a good sign for what is a cheap scotch. It’s a nice dram and I like it but with my reviewer hat on it just doesn’t take off which is a pity. Taste is some malt sweetness and light fruit followed by dry tannin and oak spice. Some peat and a touch of sea salt complete the picture. Medium bodied and a not a long finish but nothing to hate either. I prefer the Reserve even though this does offer more in the glass – sometimes it's better to tell a short story well than bigger one only so so. 3 stars or 88.