Compared to batch 11, and 12 is somehow better than Batch 11... In Batch 11 the dry sherry note reigns, whereas in 12 the sherry finish cannot be discerned directly, all the elements with the base spirit mingling and covering for one another, becoming more symphonic and balanced, delivering a better mouthfeel. A top 10 pick by Whiskey Advocate, and while their picks are controversial, they singled out a great batch.