This is a single malt Scotch whisky bottled by the Scotch Malt Whisky Society, an independent bottler known for releasing single-cask whiskies identified by distillery codes rather than standard distillery labels. At 9 years old, it is likely to show a relatively youthful style with clear malt character and an individual cask influence.
For a novice drinker, expect a whisky that may feel more distinctive and less standardized than a typical core-range bottling. SMWS releases are often chosen for character and personality, so this bottle is best approached as a unique snapshot of one cask rather than a fixed house style.