Utterly reliable. Nose: a note of aged hard cheese or lees, and a refined, clean combination of ocean air and smoky peat. Palate: hard edge of cotton or cloth or textile, along with Kit Kat chocolate wafer. Mid-length finish, with brine, clam, and sherry notes. The seaside vibe sets it apart; it’s one of a select few whiskys that I might actually be able to identify blind. Fabulous everyday sipper at around 46%.