There’s not much to say that hasn’t been said. Not my first rodeo but somehow never actually left a review. It’s good enough for Ron Swanson, well, anyway... Between Laphroig 10 and Talisker 10... less burned down hospital than Laphroig and less fruity than Talisker on the nose. It still showcases the dark, smoked honey (almost anejo agave) malt itself with campfire, saline, iodine, golden raisins, green pepper and polished furniture. Cigar ash, burnt ends (barbecue), agave, raisin, marzipan earth, sea in the wake of fire. Medium body, moderately oily and coating with a long medicinal, smoky and yet slightly floral finish. Yup, it’s good. For me it’s in between Talisker (which I prefer for it’s more balanced stance between fruity and smoky) and the old bandaid that is Laphroig. If I could only have one I’d take the Talisker 10 unless I felt like peering into an open flame and letting my mind wonder, possibly in a sinister direction.