I received a sample in a gift set and was very eager to try it. Perhaps my expectations were set a bit too high, or maybe it is an off night, but I was a little disappointed. Don't misunderstand me; the dram was not bad, and was in fact somewhat enjoyable, but for me it fell a bit flat, especially given the $99 price tag locally for 750 mL. The nose was very pleasant, with notes of candied pecans, brown sugar, and trail mix fruits. Later, as it sat, notes of wine, like a good merlot, could be found. The palate was not particularly sweet, but had a nuttiness foretold by the aroma. The finish was short, dry, and a tad hot for a 15 year at a moderate ABV. Nothing really lingered on the palate. Dry glass: mixed nuts. Pleasant, and certainly inoffensive, but not interesting enough, in my opinion, to warrant the price tag. For my money, the Balvenie 12-year Double Wood is one example of a similarly drinkable whisky that does much less damage to the pocketbook.