The nose: floral heather, honey sweetness The pallete: cherries think fresh and sour, a bland nut flavor, maybe unsalted raw cashews, honey sweetness The finish: medium to medium long finish, alittle spicy for what I like, salty and briney. Overall it's ok, this a decent background Scotch, or an occasional pour when you just want an easy drinker. I will say this is a pour where the nose doesnt give you any clues about the taste. They are two different animals and I like that!