Tastes

Hints of banana, clove, and vanilla on the nose. Sip starts very smooth but light, almost a banana custard before providing notes of clove and very faint undertones of something bright - lemon zest or sumac. Finishes almost smoother than it started. While I don't get a lot of flavor variety out of the 18 year, I appreciate it's relaxed nature sometimes.

The nose starts with some honey and sea spray and a very light something - almost cherry wood? Starts smooth and a little buttery with a hint of sweetness before showing its youth. A lemon pepper kick follows with saltiness and light smoke.

Moderate peat, strong oak

Starts with heavy notes of leather that leads into strong peat and some smokiness. Spend a little more time enjoying the aromas and it begins to show you that briny sea salt, almost as if you're at the shore. Then it gets a little sweet. The first hit to the tongue is surprisingly mild and the sweetness can be almost honey-like, but it takes no time at all for the strong peat to come roaring in. After that, the brine is back with some brightness - maybe lemon. A peppery kick to finish will leave your tongue tingling.