Nose: Very light and almost bourbon like. Pallet: light earthy peat (typical scotch) but again the flavor is light. Finish: Nothing major on flavor but just a light singe Trying this after a glass of Blue so that may have taken the edge off. Giving it an extra half point for the price (that does matter). Hats off the Costco for the value and wish Michigan had the 18 or 20 year. This is a good second pour.