Very fresh nose with wood smoke, vanilla and citrus which follows through to the palate with lemon becoming apparent - almost like a lemon girl scout cookie that has been smoked. It's not overwhelming and there is good balance. The freshness of everything is what really stands out, which is likely due to a young, well made spirit that hasn't had a ton of cask influence - from wet Buffalo Trace barrels by the way. The finish lingers nicely. I'm really impressed by it. I hated this when I tried it long ago but it appears my palate has caught up. Reminds me of a young IB Caol Ila.