Nose: rich, crisp, fall orchard fruits, apple, pear, honeysuckle, vanilla, sweet hay, oak, toasted malted cereal, toasted nutty notes. Palate: wonderful sweet fruity notes, vanilla, pleasant malty toasted granola or cereal, toasted almonds, cooked sugar just before it starts to get to that caramel brown color, baking spices, a light white peppery finish with a touch of salt and the end, touch of smoky barrel char. Balanced and smooth. A fantastic dram by Balvenie. And at 12 years old, very impressive. If you have the dime to spare, check this one out. Worth it.