The nose starts off very bright and shiny, giving you strong notes of barley, honey, and orchard fruits. Maybe it’s the type of still used, but close your eyes and this could trick you into thinking it’s a malty Irish. The palate doesn’t deliver a whole lot more then what the nose foretold.. heavy on the cereal with some slight sweetness matched evenly with barrel tannin and a wisp of campfire to remind you that it’s a scotch and not an Irish. The finish and mouthfeel is far thinner and far shorter then expected which is disappointing because the overall flavour is quite delicious. This plays in the same sandbox as many others you’ve tried... Glenlivet, Glenfiddich or Monkey Shoulder... it’s better then budget but not premium and that’s ok. Cheers.