Had the opportunity to taste this 12 year old Highland Park on a party a while ago, and despite of having to sip it out of a disrespectful plastic cup, i quite enjoyed it. What I remember is a rather sweet nose, that I also found on the palate, but accompanied with a fair amount of smoke and spices. The finish was similar, and lasted just the right amount of time. Unfortunately, I didn't have a chance on a second dram, as the bottle was empty. One for my wishlist!