On the nose, you’re met with a maritime peat, perhaps with a hint of clove, raspberry, and sea salt following. Palate: Demerara sugar, caramel, and earthy peat. Not so earthy as a Laphroaig (I mean, what is), but this is pretty darn close for a non-islay. In terms of body, it’s on the light side of syrupy. Very nice with the 46ish % Finish: Peat, homemade caramel, charred oak spices (clove, the bitter side of anise). This is stellar for the price point.