I finally got around to opening this bottle. If you've tried the HP 12 and liked it, this is by far better. The nose screams Sherry through and through. It has the aroma of traditional Sherry based Highlander like a Macallan, but then quickly lets you know on the palette that it's really an islander, and undeniably a HP. Tabacco, almonds, grapefruit, vanilla. A bit salty, but not like a Talisker. Finish is quick and hot---young definately, but who cares if it's a NAS and still good. Question is: is it worth close to $90? Not sure...I think so, yes.