Nose: Figs, dates, malt, vanilla, sherry, cinnamon, caramel toffee. After developing for a while in the glass an oak aroma arises. There's a hint of sulphur but it's not too intrusive. Palate: A luscious and sweet arrival with a deliciously creamy mouthfeel. In the development there are dried fruits soaked in sherry - plums, dates and figs again, this time drizzled with mild honey. Dark and hefty Christmas pudding, rancio, toasted almonds, hazelnuts, mild spices, baked apples, orange, cinnamon. Finish: Long, slowly fading into a sweet memory. The single fault I find is right at the finale where there is a sulphur note (stronger than that on the nose) and it spoils the party by staying too long after everyone else has left. While the nose is fruity right from the start with a background of good sherry emerging later, the palate is the opposite. First there is a wave of sweet sherry which then expands into fruitiness on the palate. The texture is the crowning jewel of this whisky - creamy, almost oily rich. It swims well, with a little water opening up the nose and palate. This emphasizes both the sweet and spice characteristics and dispels some of the sulphur that you notice throughout this whisky. It does, however, undermine the texture. It's a pity that the trace of sulphur in the finish leaves a lingering musty, faintly sour taint in the mouth. Otherwise I'd rate this as 4 stars, but regardless I don't consider it value for money. "Above Average" : 81/100 (3 stars)