This is hands down the worst scotch whisky I’ve ever had. Nose: toffee, pepper, alcohol, and grappa (yes, grappa). I promise you, if this were a blind scent test you would not guess it were a scotch. I certainly wouldn’t. A grappa or high ABV white rum. Taste: First and foremost, young. Wouldn’t be surprised if it weren’t a day past 3 years old. Alcohol, spicy, licorice, a little sweet. Not a hint of peat or smoke, contrary to other reviews I’ve read. Finish: licorice, oily Bottles at 50% and 100 proof - at 35$ CAD, I was really hoping this would be my benchmark bottom shelf scotch. The search continues.