This is the cheapest expression of Glenlivet's Master Distiller's Reserve editions for travel retail. 40%abv. On the nose: new Wood, Herbal notes, wet Forest, dim Vanilla. On the palate, Oak and Pepper. Thats it. Aftertaste medium, pepper and clove. Needed to add water to see if it can give something else: Water opens a dim and "spicy" apple on the palate Overall i give this dram a 78 over 100