Very conflicted, and how you rate this whisky will depend on why you purchased it to begin with. This is quite possibly the epitomy of what a complex and richly sherried whisky can deliver: stewed and jammy dark fruits, nuttiness, leather, dark chocolate, and a finish that delivers these notes for days. If, however, you purchase this because you love Springbank, you may be dissappointed. The malt and distillery character is very muted given the strong (amazing, but maybe overwhelming) cask influence. Overall, great experience, but it depends what you’re looking for in a $500 bottle.