This is my go to scotch. The 12 year old is the perfect balance between price and taste. The HP12 has a rounded and full nose like vanilla. The taste is only a little smoky and peaty and very like dried fruit. It has no bite which is rare in a 12 year old and reminiscent of a 20+ year old whiskey. The finish is long and warm leaving you waiting for your next sip. This is also one of the few that I do not put in the freezer before drinking. (I hate watered down liquor and so I use the freezer instead of ice)