A couple days ago an anonymous benefactor left a mini of this on my doorstep. I figured I'd review it as I drank it. Usually I review bottles where I've had a chance to have multiple glasses over a period of time, but this time I'm reviewing based on just the one sample. Of course it's not like my reviews are masterpieces of sophistication anyway so no biggie. The aroma is thick and sweet, like chocolate cake, with some dark fruit as well, like chocolate cake with a cherry glaze. And maybe some nuts too. Chocolate cake with cherry glaze and walnuts? I haven't tried sherry but I have tried some Brandy de Jerez and this definitely reminds me of that, with its thick, almost syrupy sweetness, but it's got enough other stuff to moderate that so it's quite pleasant. The palate is more chocolate, with a satisfying thick mouthfeel. It's like a milk chocolate bar with almonds in it. Towards the end that cherry (or maybe raspberry) comes in along with the chocolate. In the finish there's a brief flash of malt. It's very smooth --- hardly any alcohol flavor or burn. It's certainly nice. To be honest this reminds me more of Spanish brandy than most other Scotch I've had (although I haven't had a lot of other sherried Scotch). There is very little of the malt or cereal flavors that I tend to associate with whisky, and much more chocolate. I'm not actually a big fan of chocolate so this flavor profile isn't really my favorite but it's enjoyable in a small dose. The rounded, smooth texture is probably the most appealing part to me. On the other hand, it doesn't have much about it that stands out or grabs the attention. A bottle of this costs about $63. That means I'll probably never buy it, especially considering its chocolatey flavor. If someone offered me a pour of this I wouldn't turn it down by any means, and if someone chooses to leave another anonymous gift on my doorstep, I'll drink it gladly. But it's nothing I'd seek out or pay that kind of price for.