It's a medium amber color. Lots of fruits to nose through: raisins, apples, dark fruits and citrus. A little water brings out a brighter side, banana and vanilla. The taste is pleasant, dark fruit and spices. Cinnamon and vanilla in traces, with a hint of grassyness. Again, a little water really opens it up. This is very enjoyable for a relatively inexpensive single malt. This would be a great accessible scotch for a home bar.