First sip was almost salty. Sweet, spicy and complex taste. Typical decade old Speyside. Not as at all smoky as I heard One straw-full water makes it sweeter and softer (not necessarily making it more aromatic and bite-y) Two more straw-full water not advised (taste becomes bitter and more alcoholic- very interesting though) Three more (total 6) makes it to lose its own aroma - just easy to drink