Holy cow is this nose awesome. Oloroso with a shellacky, varnishy character not uncommon to older sherried whiskies. Pumpernickel.

Palate completely delivers. An intense and satisfying old sherry monster, full of all the deep, dark, dried fruits and raisiny stuff you'd hope for. And I get a whole lot of almond extract -- like almond cookies or amaretto. Finish is quite tannic as expected, but a good grip rather than an overly bitter one. A little cocoa too.

An exceptional single malt that I can't wait to drink again. Um, when is that gonna be?

RETASTE: Hey, I only had to wait six months! In addition to the above, I notice coffee and marzipan in the nose. The amaretto notes are still there on the palate, but just suggestions, we're not talking like di Saronno. Mild sweetness without the overgripping tannins you might worry about. Actually it's very, very drinkable despite the massive onslaught of flavors with every sip. 

This is exactly how I like 'em! 

n: nice.  Shoe polishy.  So... I like shoe polish

p:  Dried figs and a bit waxy.  Damn good but not crazy good.  The finish ran away too fast.

B+/A-

Big resinous sherry notes (but not cloying).  Tangy black berry, licorice and loads of chocolate.  Chewy consistency with more of the same describe above with raisins and stewed fruits.  Long finish that really brings out the wood.