I got this one as a birthday gift a few weeks ago. I've heard a great deal about Dalmore, both positive and negative, so I must say I was quite intrigued by this one. After all, it's one of the most well-known single malt distilleries, and until this one, I'd never had the chance to try it. Right off the bat, this one has one of the most interesting and complex noses I've experienced. Christmas pound cake takes the lead here. I also get apples, plums, and the new car leather I often associate with sherried Scotch. Overall, it's a superb nose. The palate is where this one falls short. I still get the fruit, pound cake, and leather, but here they all just seem muted. Somehow, the wonderful nose doesn't translate to a comparable palate. It's good, but not great. On the finish, there isn't much else to talk about. It really dissipates here. It's indistinguishable from other sherried Scotches I've had in the past. It's fine, but not memorable. Overall, I think this a fine drink for a fan of sherried Scotch. I happen to be, so I enjoy it for what it's worth. Though it was a gift, I understand that at $65 (at my local store) it is a good $10-20 more expensive than the average 12 year single malt. Definitely not great bang for your buck. There are better options in this same wheelhouse if you consider value for money. If you can find it on sale, it's worth a try. It's an enjoyable whisky; it just doesn't deserve the pricing and hype that it currently gets.