Those of you who are familiar with Glenmorangie's standard expression (The Original - 10 yr old) know what to expect here... pleasing notes of vanilla, nuts and orange zest that ride a gentle oak wave to a mellow finish. The extra years of maturation have contributed spectral sherry shadings to this expression, but you really need to search for them. The real question about the 18 year old is whether or not it's worth the extra money. The 10 year old is currently one of the best bang-for-your-buck scotches on the market, punching way above its price tag. This 18 year expression is three times as expensive and, in my opinion, ultimately not worth the investment. You can't fault the liquid, which is damn good, but I won't be buying a bottle any time soon.