As I said in my Red review, I found this to have less smoke flavor and scent than the Red. What smoke (which there is quite a bit) I do find is much more enjoyable than the Red. More.....tamed if you will. Theres a background sweetness that likes to show up from time to time with some oaky vanilla in there. Overall its something I think everyone should have in their collection. When the general populace hear scotch, they think Johnny Walker.