Nose is an ashier version of the 16yo savory smoke. A little bit more fruity sweetness underneath though. It tastes a lot like every other magnificent Lagavulin but the extra dry ash persists through out the palate for me. I'm honestly more used to peat than the last time I tasted the 16 though, so I'll need to revisit it. I wouldn't mistake this for what it is though with that great savory and meaty smoke. The finish is ash and some peat along with the savory notes and lasts a moderate to short time. Worth picking up if you are an Offerman fan (I am), but for the same price the 16 is a better dram (from memory).