Nose: Almonds with pepper and some fruit Taste: Citrus, some sherry and definitely vanilla, maybe some sauternes. Finish: Medium almonds linger for sure This is as much a desset scotch as any you can have at 54%. It's not astringent surprisingly. The Sherry comes on strong, as does the citrus, but it's not off-putting. Good dram. But it's and end of night one as it swings above it weight. 83/100