Nose: Sherry, dried fruits (figs, dates), soft ground spices (cinnamon, nutmeg, caraway, powdered ginger), brown sugar, light bouquet garni, fresh cut daisies!, apples and pears. Palate: Soft creamy and fruit-malt arrival. The development is equally soft and brings out honey and some oak. Vanilla, butterscotch and apple danish (but made with sour green apples). There's a slight salty tinge that is very well balanced with a herbal element and even a tiny whiff of smoke way in the background. Finish: Medium/short. Fruity, trailing out into a pleasantly mild dry and tannic finale like cold black tea, but balanced by faint wisps of honey and oak. Overall, this is a very well balanced and appealing whisky. It's not a hefty bruiser but it has character and is not lightweight. There's a slight maritime quality to it that is very agreeable. You certainly don't mistake it for a blend, but it is very easy drinking and approachable. Highly recommended and good value for money, this is a great example of an affordable daily dram single malt. It is surprisingly overlooked. Now pardon me while I pour another dram. "Good" : 84/100 (3.75 stars)