Raisiny, nutty, very sherry forward on the nose. Caramel and maybe a little powdered sugar. On the palate, this is almost as much sherry as scotch. Lightly sweet, a bit of spice, black pepper. The finish is pepper and wood, with a bit of mustiness. Caramel emerges late and the sherry raisins and nuts return. This is one of the darkest scotches that I've had. The sherry is strong, so it takes a while to acclimate and get to the more subtle notes that make this stand out.