My friend received a bottle of this for his 15th wedding anniversary, and we only have a taste on special occasions, but even those small sips, show exactly what scotch can be when given the time to mature, and pull in all the flavors of their casks. If you have never felt the oily texture of a long matured scotch, there is truly nothing like it in the world. Once you put that on your pallet, you understand the draw to old liquids, that have been sitting in fine oak casks for longer than your first child has been on the earth. This bottle is worth the price tag. This is what expensive top shelf should be. It's every bit a luxury that should be enjoyed on rare celebratory occasions.