This is an absolutely marvelous scotch. It has a lot of the character of the 16 year, which is already one of my favorite whiskeys, but with a little bit more depth. The sherry notes are evident on the nose, along with that great Lagavulin smell. The sherry finish really takes over on the palate. It has a rich sweetness in addition to the peaty notes of the 16 year. The smoke takes over again on the finish, but the sweetness remains, so it is long and smooth.