Nose: Rich, creamy, (salty almost) caramel. A faint touch of smoke, very subtile and well integrated. Some minor fruitiness. All-in-all it is almost a bit reminicent of crispy fried bananas with caramel. Palate: More caramel, with a well balanced (and not overpowering!) sweetness. The alcohol bites, giving a peppery touch. Rich, creamy and robust (but without being nutty). More banana - banana peel almost. Just an ounce of smoke, not at all pervasive but just enough to add richness and nuance. Finish: Medium long, rich and robust. No bitterness whatsoever. The notes from the palate lingers and fades slowly. Overall: Well integrated. Smooth yet far from being one-dimensional! A very accessible dram which is easy to like, perfect as a quality sipper or as a gift. I would not have guessed it’s a blend. I score it 4.25, being a really really good whisky!