Super pleased with this, considering it was $40. I have had better peated scotches and this tastes young-ish. My guess is it’s a Caol Ila blend of primarily younger casks with some older ones to help mellow it out & give it . For $40, this is a steal. Again, the value is there l, but considering I’m not a huge peat guy, I would only buy this again if I’m hunting for a bargain peated scotch. Nose: Classic peat & brine. Smells like I’m next to a fire on the coast of Islay itself. Taste: Sweet and peat. The smoke is very evident and it’s slightly hot. It’s briney and has a slightly medicinal flavor. Despite the smoke, I get almost no tobacco. The sweetness is a white fruit like a pear or white peach. Finish: Smoke fades to the background as the white fruit takes over. Very pleasant. 5 minutes later, the peat is what lingers, transporting me to an Islay campfire.