Sweet, toffee, vanilla,...this dram is awesome. Not quite the Bowmore 15 Darkest Islay.. but it doesn't match the sweetness, mellow factor of 15 year Oloroso Sherry casking...but he'll, why would I expect that from a 12 year?? I don't... but if the price is in the Glen Moray 12 year Elgin Heritage range... I'M DOWN for it!