A small amount of smoke, butterscotch, rich, dates, toffee and caramel - delicious! Like Johnnie Walker Green but richer, more decadent, a little more bitterness, and a relatively short finish. A tiny amount of water enhances sweetness. This is a deal for an 18 year old scotch and you can share it with people that aren't scotch fanatics given the 40% ABV. Is it designed for peat heads or cask proof seekers? No. But it's really, really good.