I remember enjoying this as a bar pour before I really got into scotch, but did not remember the sherry influence being quite this dominant. This whiskey reminds me a lot of Macallan 12. Sherry and cherry ice cream are the dominant aromas, although there's also a classic Balvenie vanilla note there. The palate is comparatively mild, which makes sense given the low ABV, creamy, and has a rum raisin ice cream flavor. The finish is toasty, with the matchstick smoke that's characteristic of sherried whiskies, malty, and a little dry.