Nose: peat is notable, but not overpowering, and rounded off by fresh herbal/fruity (pear?) notes. I also get a hint of caramel which rounds off the nose nicely. Finishing off the nose is a fresh tar note. Feels refreshing and light. Taste: upfront peat, as expected, though not as dominating as the more famously peaty scotches. Slight briny notes, some earthy notes (mushroom?), orange zest, butterscotch. I'd say it's more forward towards the warm earthy notes contrary to the nose. Finish: peat smoke lingers. Spice follows which dissipates quickly, replaced by the residual peat. Alcohol burn is low despite the very high proof. Warms on the way down. On the second tasting I let it rest a bit more and added water. On the first tasting the water seemed to actually detract but on this tasting I got a bit more caramel and nutty notes from the nose. To the taste, it added some of the herbal notes I got on the nose as well as sweet butterscotch notes. The peaty and spicy finish was diminished by quite a bit.