Flashback three years ago. SDT was well into its journey. Extra samples were thrown in to share. @Generously_Paul, self-proclaimed Tamdhu’s number one fanboy, eponymous, generously shared this rare treat. I have not much exposure with Tamdhu, but my travel-mates have nothing but exceptional praise. Now, finally, I pull this from the depths… This is a sherried scotch for sure. However, this needs time to settle in and really reveal its nose. Raisins, jammy grapes, milk chocolate. Twizzler licorice, brown sugar, buttered whole wheat toast. Fruity and sweet. More time, oak, almonds and walnuts with cinnamon and nutmeg spices, subtly, hover and weave amongst the fruity sweetness. A plethora of aromas all moving and dancing together. Drawing on the dram, it enters velvety and slick. The bite you would expect and brace for does not appear. But what does appear. Rich and deep sherry and citrusy fruits. Cherries, oranges, dried pineapple and kumquats. Added to it is an earthiness of light coffee, matcha tea, black tea, dark chocolate, all with a touch of mineral. That bite that you braced for on the initial draw, bites at the start of the finish. The spininess crescendos and at it peak, blocks all remaining flavor. But it works it’s way down. Oak, cinnamon, dark chocolate and almonds, all drying with drying oak. Long lasting. A deepened sherried scotch. One of the deepest that I can recall. Glenfarclas or Macallan, but much more deeply rich. The high proof is undetectable and sips as at 48 abv or 50 abv. Balanced, rich, deep in aroma and flavor. I sat and contemplated this one and really came to a realization that what I expressed in words is only what I could relate or compare to, but there is so much more that I could not get to, find or expose. Another sample or two and maybe I could. Which only illustrates the complexity of this dram while retaining approachability. Now, if I only had a mild cigar, which would pair quite well. Thanks @Generously_Paul for this rare tasting sample that has sat in my backlog way too long. [95/100][Tasted: 6/4/21]