First sip definitely made an impression. Strong diesel like sherry. Reminds me of Fettercairn although that's a highland region dram then I thought aha it must be Aberlour stock. It's quite a tidy dram all round. Burnt sweet toffee predominantly once it opens up, the finish is a bit drying and astringent however. Metallic note was observed initially but then seemed to fade into the background until the finish. I'm swinging between a 3.75 a 4 on this one. I love the sherry oomph up front but like a lot of aberlours doesn't have that nice oily full body which translates to a thinner mid palate and bitter finish. It's funny as it's a dram best swirled around your mouth as as soon as you let it settle and swallow the experience diminishes a fair bit.