I bought this whisky on a duty free bacause I really like the regular Classic Laddie and was almost sure I would like this one as well. It wasn't cheap at USD 75,00 and the expectations were high. For this review, as always, I poured myself a dram (arrrghhh...), and into the tasting notes: On the nose it first is quite closed, after sitting for some minutes on the glass or adding some water I can pick some acid sweetness that reminds me of fresh green grapes juice and lots of salt. Not the more inviting nose but you don't have the slightest idea of what awaits you... On the palate, DAMMIT!, the palate... Do I really have to go on with this??? Well, you'll barely feel anything because your taste buds will be anesthetized from the alcohol burn and the GIANT peppery note... But I'm brave and tried again, of course this time adding water until I almost drown the whisky. Still the peppery note is there upfront, but a little tamed and the alcohol has gone, I can feel something else, the green grape note I felt on the nose is there, is like in a white wine, but one you dropped some Tabasco and rubbing alcohol inside... As much as the finish concerns... Who knows? I have already spitted it a long time ago! \o/ To resume the whole review in two words: STAY AWAY! A two star review because believe it or not I have drunk worse.