In the glass it is a beautiful dark amber color and leaves a thick, oily coating that is slow to develop legs. The nose on this whisky is probably its best feature, being a heavenly mixture of dark fruits, floral notes, baking spices, and mint. The official tasting notes mention dark chocolate, but I was only able to discern them faintly after letting the spirit sit in the glass for a while. On the palate the first flavor that hit me was oak, quickly followed by sweet oranges. Water did little to affect the taste other than to tame the slight alcohol burn. It has a velvety mouth feel which is very nice, coating the tongue and mouth wonderfully. Eventually I got some of the chocolate notes but it took a while. The finish is long, dry, and peppery with more oak. It lingers just long enough to leave you wanting more. I think I paid about $65 for this bottle and I would consider that a reasonable price for this whisky. This is a quality dram with a complex profile that is very enjoyable.