Having just enjoyed the holidays, this whisky is reminiscent of them, with aromas and flavors of good things baking: date cookies, gingerbread, dried fruits. Without question, a pleasant drinking experience. That said, this sample dram has helped me understand that at US $99 locally, this one is just too "okay" to justify a purchase. I could see this being a good drink to accompany conversation with friends or colleagues (about something other than whisky) or as one to relax with when not in the mood to contemplate complexities -- if it were sold at half the price. To me, it's not rare, unusual, challenging, or interesting enough to warrant a purchase. I will invest my whisky dollars elsewhere.