This is bottled at 80 UK proof expression (which explains the rather unusual 45.7% ABV) and at first nosing is exactly what you might expect for a sherried Speyside classic like The Macallan; floral and fruity notes like prunes and some musty old books and leather. However I also got a hint of Sulphur, like a recently struck match. The taste is rich and juicy with more prunes, then dark chocolate, vanilla, black tea and tannins. The finish is long, a little bitter with burnt orange peel and cinnamon. It is really good but not great as I can’t quite get past the sulphurous note.