The Nose: first dark cherry, then cherry cough syrup think robitusson,mile peat smoke which comes across as overly roasted nuts The Pallete: Dark fruits as in cherry and plum, overly smoked/ roasted nuts, The Finish: short somewhat dry, fruity medicinal note, with a gingery bit of saltiness Overall it lacks some complexity and its alittle rough around the edges but it is still very easy sipper. This would be a great gateway scotch into islay.