So in Ohio (never move here) we have these stores that are "last chance liquor stores" where the state often throws away their unsellable whisky. I got this for about 35 bucks and frankly didn't do any research before the purchase given the price. 2005-2018 so 12 or 13 years old. Looks very colored and comes in at a pathetic 40%. Nose - i get perhaps a plum or dark berry, honey, and I know this is weird but I kinda get some armagnac notes (maybe because I had some to start might sipping off tonight). Taste - Vanilla, honey, baking spice, then I get a slightly savory note on the finish. Ok so this is actually good. Very good even. The mouth feel sucks. The abv is a joke. the coloring annoys me. But it's really easy drinking, simple, and tasting whisky. This is a good dram for someone who's never had scotch before or even whisky. For advanced whisky drinkers, this is a nice end of the night when you want a few more pours or one to start the night so it doesn't spoil your tastes. 1.75 - I feel that's high but it's really decent stuff. Retail is more like 80-100 and at that price, HELL NO.