Good flavor but I get a strange smell. I do get the aromatic hints characteristic of sherry casks, but the first smell I get every time is that of garlic Parmesan shrimp scampi, which is not an aroma I particularly hope to get from a scotch. That being said, the flavor is pretty rich, with lots of sherry influence. Rich in dried fruits – some raisins, prunes, fruit wine, and honey.