The nose is great. A slight pungent peat smell with oranges and vanilla cream in the back ground. The pallete is where this comes alive. Its creamy candied fruits which fades quickly into a salty dry finish with just a slight smokiness. I would call the finish an average length which leaves you wanting more. For only a 10 year old scotch I feel like this great dram for the money and one that I enjoy taking my time with.