Arran Machrie Moor Cask Strength 3rd Edition (2016 Release)

Nose: vegetal, natural, sour or green apple, lime, burning cedar, latex, Taste: grass, zingy, tart, green apple, damp beach or camp fire, DAMP, Finish: grass, long and pleasant Green apple big time

This is an interesting dram. It tastes like a grain whiskey in some ways. The alcohol is strong. The flavors - vanilla, floral, a touch of spice - come fast and all at once and fade as the alcohol kicks in. I haven't tried the non-cask version, but I'd like to. I have a feeling this is one instance in which the lower ABV will allow the flavors to blossom. The smoke is lovely, however.