Damn, I’m happy I stopped into Costco today. It’s been a brutal week and was in need of some good news. I guess I consider this a solid, small victory as they just got this Scotch in a day ago. I heard good things about the Kirkland 18-year-old Scotch and had been looking for it to no avail, and was excited to see my Costco was offering a 20-year-old Speyside single malt with a sherry-cask finish. It was $56, and it’s proved to be a damn-good offering. I’m sure you’ll find better tastings in the 18-20 year range, but I’d put this up against any 15-year old Scotch that I’ve tried...and it’s the price of a good 12-15. Nose: Sweet, bready with waves of vanilla, honey and lemon icing. Almost reminds me of Sprite with the intense sweetness and citrus flavor. Definitely some notes of dried fruits with a touch of saltiness as well at the end. It’s truly a pleasant nose. Taste: It keeps changing. To me, that’s a sign of a top-tier whiskey. Or at least that's a quality I value in whiskey. I’ve gotten about nearly a dozen different tastes, and they all are cohesive with the nose. At various times I’ve gotten honey, mango, pear, coffee, a touch of cherry, green apple and sweet rolls (a la any Roadhouse restaurant where they throw peanuts on the floor)...oh, and I also get peanut brittle, too! Finish: At 46%, there’s a little burn at the end...but it goes with the entire drink. This doesn’t fight you, but rather takes you for a straightforward and enjoyable ride as that slightly burns complements the sweetness throughout. Overall/Value: If you can get it for $55-$60, jump on it. I’d pay $75-$80 for this, comfortably. It’s a fun experience without doing anything crazy. I could easily see comparable Scotch going in the $100 range.