Since I was a huge fan of the previous, 12 y.o. version of Quinta Ruban (and still am though it's pushing from hard to impossible to get a bottle), I was expecting a similar if not a greater approach on this Glenmorangie style of finishing whiskies in casks that previously contained different sorts of spirits, and in this case particularly, in ex-ruby casks, what constantly provides a distinctive tone both in aroma and taste. Although I would prefer to steer clear of the term "disappointed", I feel kinda fooled this time. A bit plainer in overall, bit harsher, bit poorer in balance, somehow lacking this "port" flavor, which was really the point, yet still it is a remarkable (or close to that) whisky to consume, and at least I appreciate the distillery's versatility in a sense of trying to develop things that worked perfectly good in prior, even if it's not quite the successful case. To the nose: sweet, full yet not really directed, a bit spirituous - caramel, tight and ropy sugar syrup, molasses, avocado with olive oil, warm chocolate covered cherries, mint, cocoa and coffee beans. To the palate: not very pronounced nor smooth, sometimes bold, with sweet herbal tones (like clover), sugary cough syrup, pineapple, plums, definite citruses, buckwheat honey, honey with rose petals, cayenne pepper, peppermint bubblegum. In the aftertaste: bitter wood, conifer, tree gum, tangerines, hot spices, sweet mustard, a bit of chocolate. Is this whisky bad? Not at all. It is decent but it could have been much more than just that.