Nose: Rich nutty sherry, madeira-like caramel, leather, savory/umami smoke, walnuts, a thin seam of spearmint and an underlying note of overripe banana (Reminds me so much of my very first bottle of Highland Park 12, sadly consecutive bottlings have been less impressive). Palate: The thickest, most syrupy mouthfeel I've enjoyed yet. Sweet malty grain and citrus spice. Finish: Starts strong with a touch of hot menthol, light smoke, slightly bitter oak, ending with a soft, lingering bourbon-like hot cinnamon! So unusual for a speysider, a must-try. The quality of casks is easily recognizable. Can't wait to track down a fifth of the 15 year. Dry glass: a stiff whiff of "peat-reek"...