A classic sherried Speyside nose. Complex notes opening with citrus tree blossoms, crisp apple slices drizzled with honey, marmalade, oats, and Muscadine grapes are followed by some vanilla taffy and caramel chews, all balanced pristinely. Delightfully fruity and lively on the palate. Caramel blends with a mix of orchard fruits including pears, apples, Seville oranges, and Ruby grapefruit, plus a robust punch of pepper, candied cherries, as well as a dash of baking spices, besides a dusting of cocoa. The mouthfeel is silky, albeit a tad thin. No discernible legs in the glass, yet it does move rather unhurriedly and uniformly as it makes its attractive descent after a swirl. The finish is pleasant, mild but long. Slightly dry with delicate tannins revealing well chosen casks. Oak vanillin, Brazil nuts, cherry rope candy, a touch of coconut, raisins, plus a pinch of nutmeg, clove, and cinnamon. Aroma: 10 Taste: 9 Body: 8 finish: 9