So LONG story but I was recently a judge in a whisky competition and a friend, another judge got this sample. It came home with me and I'm SURE he doesn't want it. So why not review it? Nose - wow 41% but it's pretty rich and a good mix of sweet, beady, rich vanilla, chocolate, toffee, and a hint of savory sweetness. Taste - A lighter and watered down version of the nose. It's a pastry with some salty notes driving it. I don't get distinct red wine notes but it's kinda savory and sweet and salty, with the focus on bready pastry sweet. The mouth feel is awful and ruins this in a way. So...I'll go high. This was free but I have ZERO tries to this guy. 1.75. It's got a nose that's above average for SURE but it's so thin and watery and under done. I'd pay no more than 50 on this and I'd want it for 30.