At one of my favorite Hartford pubs having enjoyed Fish 'n Chips and hearing David Bowie (RIP) and never having tasted this whisky, thought it was about time. Nose is sweetly rich; NYC vendor honey-roasted almonds, dates and a touch of cinnamon are all the aromas that dance around. Arrival is soft and round that brings on the typical richly sherried whisky flavors: brown sugar, raisins that linger for a brief moment but quickly fade. Oak tannins, black pepper and cinnamon spice remain and leave a slight bitterness and oakey dry for a extended length, but not in a bad way. Add a touch of water and the oak and spice are diminished and rounds out and with that some of the character of the dram. Somewhat reminiscent of Bushmills Black; both sharing similar qualities: triple distilled and sherry finished. An enjoyable, sweet and oakey scotch that inoffensive and easy to drink. [85/100][Tasted: 1/12/16 @ Vaughans, Hartford]