Nose- Vanilla and orange zest come to the nose like a spiced marmalade. Body- Vanilla and orange give way to lemon and wood. Nose- The woodiness becomes more prominent and becomes bitter at the finish. Note- This whiskey has played an important role in my life. The strong vanilla/ honeysuckle presence is my favorite quality of this whiskey. It is a solid pour but there are many whiskeys I now prefer. The bitterness at the end makes this a mid-level dram for me.