There's a lot going on with this whisky: I get florals, spices, faint vanilla, maybe a trace of nuttiness in the nose. On the palate, a fruit mix, spices, wine notes, some nuts; an incredible array of flavors that frankly I can't fully sort out. Finishes medium to long, soft and semi sweet. A wonderful whisky! It's not a 5 star in my book, but it's a solid 4 1/2.