Visual: In the glass it is a deep gold. Long, thin legs after a swirl. They linger for a while. Nose: The first nosing is a bit lively with the respectable 45.8% ABV. There are sliced apples and citrus, framed by smoke and wood cinders. I didn’t find as much going on nose-wise as I did with the 10-year and 18-year expressions. Further nosing reveals some honey and malt. The palate comes on sweet and salty – saltier than the 10 or the 18 (note: I tasted this right after the 18). It’s got a malty sweetness and maritime salt and iodine similar to the 18. There is also an earthiness to the flavor, not unlike the sensation of smelling the vapors from asphalt right after a brief rain on a hot afternoon. There is a bit of a savory, umami flavor mid-palate and on swallowing. Finish: A long, satisfying finish that does not disappoint. It’s a bit livelier than the 18 – more reminiscent of the 10. Empty Glass: Caramel and dark roasted coffee. This is a good, solid whisky. However, with all things weighed, I prefer the 10-year, and can get it for about $10 USD less. I might pick this up on occasion, when I want something slightly different than the 10. A solid 4-star dram.