Caramel and fruity hint of vanilla, an okay hint and followed by a strong floral finish. Fans of the Japanese whiskey would enjoy this very much. It doesn't have the peaty of spicy note at all. Right or of the bottle remind me of a different variations of the nikka Coffey grain whisky. Smooth and good everyday drink. I usually find peaty and spicy notes are better during winter or when I'm down and in need of reflection.... However, I can't seem to find a lot of information on this bottle. At $60-70 this is not cheap.... But surprisingly good. I would recommend