Nose: Bright red cherries, green apples, dark plums - first nosing is an explosion of fruit. After a bit, the bright fruits get a bit darker and deeper, reminds me of blackberries which I don't know if I've ever found in a whiskey before. Fresh and grassy - lightly buttery as well. There's a surprising lack of any grain notes. Palate: Smooth and silky on the tongue. Thin icing sweetness with a little orange. Raisins and soggy vanilla cake. A little maltiness towards the back. A surprising bit of spice at the end. Finish: Medium-long. Dark raisins and slightly sweet biscuits for the most part. The spiciness fades slowly, but gives way to lingering sweetened oats. Conclusion: I was pleasantly surprised, for a budget whiskey this has a pretty good complexity. I definitely found that sherry influence in there as well. This is definitely a good one to keep on hand; it'll satisfy everyone no matter their experience level.