Tastes

This is not an introduction to the peaty Islay profile because there is no peat. Nose: salt, spice, and citrus dominate with sherry and banana in the background. Palate: very spicy and salty with warm, rich mouthfeel. On the finish, I get cereal and banana. Water sweetens and balances the palate and makes it less salty/citrusy, at the cost of a shorter finish. Letting the dram breathe for 30+ minutes brings out some chocolate notes with a fishy/briny aftertaste. An unusual light Islay whisky that actually pairs well with seafood. 83/100. Worth the 55 USD spent on 750 mL bottle.