Almost too friendly, like someone who’s always smiling. On the nose, I get raisin, brown sugar, and syrupy sweetness more generally. (Other reviewers said tobacco and dried fruit, and I can definitely see where they’re coming from.) On the palate, I get something more baked, like oatmeal raisin cookies. There’s a mouth-watering aspect that keeps things balanced. That earns it some extra points in my book, as do the reasonably long finish and the agreeable price. I’ve tried to score it for quality, not for enjoyment — it’s sort of cloying for my tastes, but people who like a cuddly whisky will enjoy this well-rounded and fairly complex one.