I have now made the acquaintance of a big, complex Scotch which I have been looking to acquire for some time now. As you can tell by the level of the liquid in this photo, I have now had a couple drams. I can pick out subtle notes of ripe stone fruit. I can pick out a pleasant spiciness on the finish along with a wee touch of what reminds me of green apple (wood tannins). All in all, this is a complex dram and maybe that is why it bears the moniker “the beast of Dufftown”. I definitely recommend getting yourself a bottle (if you can find it). I got mine at the BC Gov’t Signature Liquor Store for $81.