After being out for a bit on Friday, I flip on the tube to watch the Mets-Yankees opener (Mets won, yay!). Poured the G&M Miltonduff that is bottled at 43%. A light opening of hay and dry grass, wet sawdust (pinewood). Some light sherry notes are way in the background. Also found are walnuts and, almost out of place, white wine notes (Chardonnay or Pinot Grigio) and becomes more pear-ish with some vanilla. The initial draw on the palate is fruity and spicy. Pears in cocktail juice (think Dole’s canned Peaches) with oak and white pepper. A thin line of sweetness containing vanilla, caramel and butterscotch. Orange rind begins at the back of the palate towards to finish. The body is medium-light in weight. The finish is bitter of orange zest and lemons. An oaky dryness that keeps the palate dry for a good and long period of time. This is a dram that, in a single word, could be described as ordinary. It’s youthfulness is apparent in the spiciness and thin on flavors. A dram worthy in social situations that doesn’t require concentration or time. However, for the price, and in the same social situation, I would probably prefer a Glenlivet. [$55][84/100][Tasted: 7/20/18]