The nose starts with a mix of toasted marshmallow, waxy sweet citrus and a campfire next to the ocean then tangy barbecue sauce on top of baby back ribs followed by light florals, freeze dried apples, orange starburst and Bosc pears that transitions to cloves, fresh grated ginger and gauze pads with medium ethanol burn. The taste is a medium yet creamy mouthfeel starting slightly bitter with ash and a moderate black pepper spice that slowly fades to a mix of light floral notes, toasted marshmallow and lemon custard then tangy barbecue sauce on top of barbecued shrimp followed by sautéed apples, orange zest and grapefruit that transitions to cloves, fresh grated ginger and gauze pads with medium ethanol burn. The finish is medium length with moderate ashy campfire ashes, creamy citrus fruits and chalky dark cocoa powder. This was an excellent blend by Compass Box greets you on the nose with a wonderful combination of creamy sweets, waxy fruits, barbecued meats and spices that carries over to the palate but unfortunately veers towards a higher spice profile to start that fades back to the flavors on the nose with barbecued seafood and slightly soured fruits that finishes on the ashy side. Side by side with a Talisker 15, the No Name seems thin, youthful and has a higher spice whereas the Talisker comes across as creamier with a better balance. A huge thank you to @jonwilkinson7309 for the generous sample.