If my memory serves me correctly, this was the very first single malt I ever tasted it. It was years ago, and I can't say that I was too focused on notes. Essentially, this is a fresh take for me. I know it isn't too popular on this site, but I'm going in with an open mind. Nose: Floral and green. Plum, honeydew, golden raisin, and apricot. Vanilla, honey, and butterscotch. There's even pineapple and a sorbet note. It's very sweet. Plenty of oak as well. Strong perform notes. Pretty good start. Palate: Apricot, orange, golden raisin, and apple. Vanilla, honey, toffee, and marshmallow. Milk chocolate, caramel, and vanilla. Coffee notes. It's sweet, like the nose, with a few deviations in terms of notes. Sold either way. Finish: Apricot, honeydew, and pineapple. Malty notes, and then it's cinnamon, clove, nutmeg, and oak spice. Short to moderate. I've got to run through some stats before I give my score. 12 years old. 46% ABV. Bourbon and Olorosso cask. $33. Quality notes. It's the second cheapest single malt I've ever purchased. And yet it punches with some entry level malts almost double its price. 4.25 stars. Value was a massive factor here. Even without that considered, I'd still have this rated high. It just wouldn't reach the 4 star mark. Either way, this is a fine value, and in my opinion, an underrated whisky. It's not a bad place to start for a new drinker. I can say that from experience; this one set me down the right path.