This is a single malt Scotch whisky bottled by the Scotch Malt Whisky Society, an independent bottler known for releasing single-cask whiskies under code numbers rather than distillery names. At 17 years old, it is likely to show more maturity and complexity than a younger malt.
SMWS 70.66 Berry butterscotch soda is best approached as an individual cask expression, so its character may differ noticeably from standard distillery bottlings. For a novice drinker, expect a whisky where age and cask influence are likely to play an important role in the overall style.