On the nose, it is actually quite complex. You get the classic apple juice notes that come with the standard Glenfiddich, but there are more interesting fruit flavors in the forefront that come from the IPA casks. You get some of the hops on the nose as well as some orange flavors. On the palate, there is some bitterness from the hops. BUT, it can be challenging to pick this up if you’re used to bourbon and Distiller Edition Scotches as these have natural wood bitterness. That being being said, however, if you do like bourbon and Distiller Edition Scotches, then you’ll love this because that wood complexity from the IPA casks adds something that is missing in some standard Speyside Single Malts. The fruit and hops from the IPA also shines through which means it’s more exciting that standard apple and honey notes of basic Highland Scotches. This is overall quite unique and a great way to broaden one’s horizons if you’re into different wood expressions of known Scotches.