A little bit of smoke, fresh fruit and caramel on the nose. Sweet pears and vanilla on the palate. Finish is quick and peppery with a touch of lingering smoke. It’s fairly easy drinking for the price. It’s got some burn but is missing depth of other whiskies. I feel like I got what I paid for. [Update] — I’ve had the whiskey for a week now, and each time I have it it seems to lose some flavors. It’s something you’d probably only want to drink in one night. -1 star.