This is one of those scotches that aims to please... it's approachable enough for those with only a casual interest in whisky, and yet there's complexity and nuance on display for the aficionados as well. An interesting nose... sherry is the predominate note I get, but there's a generous helping of vanilla and some sweet chocolate as well. The palate does a pretty good job replicating the nose, but if you swirl it around in your mouth long enough you'll get hints of the pears that characterize the famous Glenfiddich 12. A mellow and slightly dry finish thankfully avoids making the sweetness of this scotch cloying. Would make a great gift.