Torn here. This is an excellent value for a solid dram. $50 for a 14 year, higher proof (92 proof) single malt is excellent VFM. The nose is excellent. Fruity and tinges of malt. A tinge of smoke shines on then nose, unsure if from the barrel or the grain. The palate comes in two distinct waves. A sweet vanilla and the grain is realized. Then a little bit of savory and nutty flavor. Solid, oily mouthfeel. The very low level of peat (2 ppm) really only comes through in the finish, with the bitter soda bread and the phenols coating the mouth with a touch of rubber. This is objectively a good drink. Great value (if you like this, get the 1.75L - it boils down to ~$3 a shot). However, it’s just not my favorite profile. The tiny touch of peat makes me feel like this dram can’t make up what it’s mind wants to be. It’s close to a great balance of sweet and savory, but the bitterness and rubbery-ness that coats the mouth at the end without any warning kind of ruins it. I generally don’t like peat, but I like peat when it embraces what it is - a dark deep dram like highland park. But the sweet cask finish dominating the front and the peat dominating the back is un-harmonious. Will I keep a bottle in the bar? It’s great value so maybe. But it will mostly be for guests, not myself.