Would give it 3.5 stars if I could. For a bourbon aged whisky it certainly doesn't have the overly-corn-sweet nose of some American oaked scotches, but conversely, for a sherry finished scotch the colour is extrmely light - almost clear and off-putting until you have a sip and can imagine something much more caramel-coloured. Not disappointed, but for the price (which was more than a good value at $65 CAD) I'd buy a Glendronach or something similar first. A definite "try it" nonetheless.