Winding down on a post-Christmas evening. From a sample pack I have received, wanted to give this a more in depth analysis. I generally am not on the Glenfiddich camp, but, hey, free whisky, more times than not, is better than no whisky. A gentle nose that yields butterscotch, honey, tropical fruits and sugar cookies. Give it time, as I find older whisky needs, reveals a sweet palate. Brown sugar and toffee that fades to ginger spice with a touch of oak. The oak and ginger with a touch of youth hotness remain as the sweetness all quickly dissipates and not very long . This is a very straightforward whisky that is average and simple, which is quite ironic given it's age. Hard to justify the cost given is simpleness. A Glenlivet 12 at more than half the cost can deliver similar qualities. [Dry Glass: Toffee][84/100][Tasted: 12/26/16; 10/15/14]