As usual, go months without rating, but get at least two in when the time comes around. Dusty nose...has an aged feel...loads of oak and vanilla, and a hint of sweet raisin. There is a ton of wood on the nose...queue the jokes...but this is a completely different pour than the 12 year that I'm accustomed to. Flavor is oak forward...a general dryness, with notes of clove, dark chocolate, and vanilla on the edges. Easy sipper for the age, I didn't love this at first sip, but I have warmed to it over time