Enjoyed at World Cafe Live, Philadelphia (to see The Ocean Blue perform their first two albums, INCREDIBLE night). Nose greets you with sweet, gently enveloping smoke, then subdued peat, like damp earthy moss and autumn leaves. Orchard fruits, dates, orange rind, seaweed and definitive Laphroaig "band-aid" medicinal notes. Hints of oaky vanilla, marshmallow and chocolate. A little Water seems to bring out a touch of rich pipe tobacco. On the palate it's intense, mouth-filling, slightly beer-y with winter spices. Smooth and warming. Finish is dry and achingly long. I'll let you know when it's over. Don't wait up. An unforgettable experience, will have to grab a fifth soon... Dry glass: bold roast coffee with sweet cream...