Smell: malt, peat, bit o' honey, citrus peel, honey, (most of the smell notes are subtle so it mixes with the ethanol, which makes it kinda hard to pinpoint or distinguish smells) Neat: peaty, slightly sweet/honey, wisp of smoke, it has a finish that is similar to Johnnie Walker (which I am not a fan of whatsoever) On Ice: more floral notes, more peat. This addition of ice/water extends the flavor profile, which for me is a two edged sword since I love the beginning of this whiskey but hate the finishing J.W-esque notes. Verdict: Try it: Ironically for this Hibiki Harmony, this whiskey is the opposite of harmonious to me. There are two distinct flavor profiles that follow each other and do not mesh well. There is one kind of scotch that is light, floral and slightly peaty, while there is another that resembles Johnnie Walker which I personally despise. As much as I was looking forward to this Japanese whiskey I was initially terribly disappointed in this, but it has grown on me. I think that it’s not bad enough to skip since it has a good reputation and i shouldn’t let my personal vendetta or bias against the johnnie walker flavor profile steer people away from this whiskey.