First, while not a component of my rating, let me wax philosophic about the beauty of this labeling. It's elegant, the simple label and a bold silver stags head. Lovely. Now on to the whiskey. Nose features notes of aromatic tobacco, sweet, rich dark fruity aromas come through in prominence. The effect reminds of smelling the jars at a fine tobacco shop. Flavors echo the same dark fruits, warming, rich but approachable.