Aberfeldy 12 NOSE: Honeycomb, Vanilla Icing, Ginger, Apple, Orange Creamsicle, Lemon Peel, Musty Wood Spice, and a little Tartness. Very nice! NEAT: Oak, Vanilla, Sweet Cream, Ginger. Thinnish, but almost effervescent. A whisper of smoke on the finish, but the longer I sip it it develops an astringent note on the finish. Coats the palate with a light smoky vanilla. Almost a creme brûlée. SPLASH: A few drops of water changes the creamsicle note to orange oil. Gives the palate a sour note. Much preferable neat. VERDICT: This one was the opposite the Glenfiddich 12 for me. That one got better the longer it was in the glass. This one started out better, but became astringent with time in the glass. Still not a bad Single Malt for around $40.