King of the Johnnies. Glad to see this dram back after its hiatus a few years ago. It's lost none of its goodness. Nose is rich and complex. There's less peat smoke than other Johnnie blends, and it's pretty fruit-forward: apples, pears, cherries and the like. Let it breathe a bit and a wonderful new layer appears: sugary roasted almonds, a pinch of pipe tobacco, baking spices. And yep, the smoke is still there, but it's more firewood and less coastal peat. It's like a house at Christmas with dessert in the oven and a fire going in the living room. Palate is also complex, requiring some time to unpack. Honey, citrus fruits, sherry, pears are immediately noticeable, but there's a savory element underneath: warm bread, tobacco, a hint of oak. Finish is less impressive than the rest, but lingers with almonds, pecans, grains and more tobacco, but there's a pinch of sweetness: vanilla or honey, perhaps? The entire experience is delicious, the flavors well-balanced - its neither a peat beast or sherry bomb or fruity dessert dram, and doesn't try to be - its all, and none. The Talisker juice JW included here is noticeable, though there's less peat smoke. Looking forward to more time with this one!