Over the Christmas break, I was able to spend time with my parents in GA. Some time ago my dad was given a bottle of Cragganmore 12yr which was placed in the back of the liquor cabinet and forgotten. Well, I was moving stuff around and asked him about it and he had never tried it so we opened it, and here are the results. In the Glencairn, it is a light tawny color that does not cling to the glass very much. The nose is light with some fruit notes along with the sharp end I associate with Scotch and I wonder if it is peat or something else. The body is nice in its own way as it is light. The fruit comes out more and neat there is some heat but a few drops of water smooths it way down. The flavor is like fruitcake with extra vanilla in it plus the smokiness is more present with a touch of water. The finish starts sweet and ends kind of bitter for my tastes. Overall this is the best Scotch I have had to date. The flavors really work well and having it right after a meal like I did was perfect. If the bottle is $60 then it may be a nice gift or special occasion drink. As for the comparison of Scotch to Bourbon, I am still firmly in the Bourbon camp but this is a fine drink and it is now associated with some fine memories for me so I will keep it as long as I can. Happy New Year and enjoy.