This is a rare find from what I understand. I've only seen it once, and I bought it on a whim. The standard 12 was a surprisingly solid value. This one comes from an older-style of packaging, so I'm not sure how the base spirit has changed since the modern 12. What I do know is that it was finished in French Oak, which I've never found particularly compelling. Let's check it out. Nose: Apple, pear, apricot, and raisin. Toffee, vanilla, and honey. White pepper and oak. Caramel, brown sugar, and almond. Cranberry. Frosting. Standard Highland nose. Palate: Apple, pear, and apricot. White grape. Vanilla frosting, milk chocolate, caramel, and toffee. Almond, walnut, and chestnut. Orange citrus and honeydew. Raisin, date, and fig. More white pepper and oak. While the notes are the similar, this is much more rich than the nose lets on. Solid. Finish: Orange, vanilla, and milk chocolate. Apple, pear, apricot. Walnut, chestnut, almond, white pepper, oak. It's basically a reflection of the palate. Short-to-moderate length. This is clearly more refined than the standard 12-year. It's a classic sipper. At roughly double the cost, it's not the best value; but then again, I was happy to pony up for an experimental one-off. 3.75/5. It's a solid Highlander. The palate is absolutely delicious. Good stuff here.