Rating: 13/23 Oh, wow, I'm near the end of my bottle and I've neglected to update my rating. This bottle has taken air well and I've grown to appreciate it more. Drinkable Scotch doesn't come cheap, but this one is surprisingly drinkable at a low price. N: Oily, a bit fruity (tangerine and orange). Some alcohol coming through. Some sort of other funk happening here. There's some decent complexity, but it's hard to describe. P: Oily and surprisingly rich and viscous considering its low proof. There's some sweet maltiness with an herbal funkiness that blends nicely with the slightly bitter oily flavor. There's a bit of a mineral quality, but it doesn't make the dram seem thin at all. Hints of tangerine and floral character come in at times and there's some other depth here that's hard to describe. It's actually quite a solid palate. F: Oily, a bit more bitter than the palate. more bitter tangerine oil character comes out. There's some of the mineral remaining, but it still doesn't make the dram seem thin. Still kind of herbal. - Conclusion - This is way better than I first rated it. I've come to appreciate the oiliness and it also took air really well. I gradually moved up from a 9 to a 10 to an 11 to a possible 12 for this and now I'm looking at an 11 to 14. I don't think it quite pulls off the 14, but I am going to give it a 13 in this heavily oxygenated form. I'm not sure I'd serve it at a party since it's kind of challenging, but if I had just $20 to spend on a scotch for sipping, this would probably be the one.