The Bottle: Distinctive and "Old-Timey". The gold label plays well with the black glass. The bottle design is an improvement over its predecessor, even if the malt isn't. In the Glass: Dark gold. On the Nose: This has a Highland/Speyside thing going on. The Islay that's in here (Bunnahabhain, if I recall) is practically nowhere to be found. Not much going on, mostly honey and cereal notes with some astringency. Taste: Alright, so this is a young blend. Very swift arrival with a moderate development. I get cereal, toffee and some honey sweetness; but that youthful astringency is every present. I'm not sure if it's because I know the background of the blenders, or if I'm really getting it; but there is a faint "Bergamont" kind of Earl Grey finish on this that's quite nice. I mean, it's $24, so set expectations accordingly. A decent blend, but the youthfulness is a bit too noticeable for me.