By accident I ended up with both the new version that states it's aged in ex-bourbon and sherry casks (fatter black box with green trim), and the older version which just mentions sherry casks (thin black box with red trim). Since they're so cheap I might as well hang on to them both as something to sip mindlessly while watching TV, and while I'm here, why not compare the two? Both are 43%. Color is virtually identical, making me think there won't be any significant differences. Nose on the older version is saltier, more complex. Pancake syrup, wet cardboard, corn, a bit of sourness. Newer version has a darker, weaker scent, bourbony oak is there, also something like latex paint. Both of them have sub-par noses for single malt. Taste wise, older version is mildly sweet with a peppery finish, and has more of a bite than I expected. Newer version is a bit more complex, there's a winey sweetness, less bite and a milder finish. So, there isn't much difference between the two, the ex-bourbon barrel adds a bit of depth to the newer version, yet has a much lighter nose. Both of these are the cheapest ($31 ea.) and worst single malts I've had, yet both are perfectly drinkable and are not offensive. For another $10 you'd be better off with an Old Pulteney 12 or Laphroaig 10 or something else, but that's one of the great things about single malts, even bottles on the lower tier are decent.