I have to admit that I don’t know how to review or score this. I tasted it as part of an advent calendar put together by a peated islay loving friend. So on first and second taste the only question I had is, what wood did they use to finish this islay so it’s so damn sweet and buttery? The reveal only deepened the mystery given the incomplete and somewhat obtuse story surrounding this malt. The peat and malt do indeed seem to be from islay which explains some of the tasting notes. Then ok it took a sea voyage, thus the salty notes. But that sweet, buttery texture is screaming a special wood finish. Thought maybe white dessert wine. But the wood I couldn’t place. Guess I’ve never had mizunara. I’d like to try it again. I think it comes together rather well and in a unique way. I need to spend some time with a bottle to see if this rating is too high. But I really enjoyed the sample. It’s the most unique scotch I’ve had in awhile.