Nose: vanilla bean, tar, charred wood, coconut, milk chocolate, almost an almond joy, balanced in the consistency on the nose, very full. The peat is very present, but not accompanied by any brine or medicinal notes. the charred wood is definitely stronger than the peat. Palate: charred oak, burnt vanilla, toward the backend the peat shows itself more in the form of almost tar (in the best way). Extremely thicccc mouthfeel Finish: long, creme Brulee sweetness, and strong peat Overall, I do not think this is the most complex Islay I've ever had. That being said, I think this is the most full and high quality peated scotch I've ever tried. I personally don't think a whiskey has to be complex to be good, but in my mind I do think it has to be well executed. While I'm no peat head, I can say that this release is well put together and extremely balanced, despite aging in casks supposedly charred by a fire breathing dragon.