Just about through this bottle and I have a couple of bold observations. This is the best 80 proof liquor I've ever had and the best Speyside as well...whammy! Ok as you may know this is a major player in JWG and its clear this is the heart malt. So clean and utterly delicious every Scotch lover should give this a go. Nose is fresh Speyside fruit- sliced juicy apple and Bosch pear alongside rich malt and toasted oak with a wispy smoke. This all carries through the palate with great depth of flavors and quality. The fruity malt is succulent, the wood notes nuanced, the gentle smoke caressing the edges....absolutely brilliant. Long finish of the tasting notes echoing off like Jimmy Page reverb and sustain. I say JP cause this stuff is classic. Its not overly complex but delivers such enjoyment I would be shocked if most don't find this delightful. If you like Scotch and Zeppelin you will like this. Is it overpriced for a Speyside 12 year?....yeah I suppose so in a vacuum but this steps outside of the norms........94/100 ......even at 80 proof this can take water like a champ if you want to experiment. After this I HAVE to get another bottle of JWG