Peated with mostly bourbon-cask notes. Following sips can reveal cereal, malty sweetness. Finish starts smokey, but lengthens into mild sweetness. Wait, what just happened - is that all? The 18 is much more rewarding. My Rating Glossary: Two Stars: "I'd rather be drinking lite beer." Two 1/2 Stars: "Posh rubbish." Three Stars: "I love whisk(e)y. This is average love." Three 1/2 Stars: "May buy again." Four Stars: "I've got to get you into my life." Four 1/2 Stars: "Better than drugs." Five Stars: "Life is good. Whisky makes it better."