Mustiness and earth on the nose, rather than peat. Maybe something citrusy too, something sour. Flavor is much more oily and sweet, one of the less peaty ardbegs but deep and complex. The flavors are so well balanced i can't pick anything out really. Tail drops even lower, meaty and rich. Absolutely fantastic. Only gets better the more i drink. Islays are my favorite and I always rate them highly but this is easily in the top 5 whiskies I've ever tried. Wish I could give it a 6.