Very light appearance. Muted or subtle nose to it, there's some peat but it's not as strong as most Islay Scotch. Having a hard time placing the additional scent next to the peat, only word coming to mind at the moment is lacquer but in a good way, maybe the slightest bit of banana. Taste comes in sweet and refreshing. It's oily with some vanilla or sugar for the sweetness which is balanced nicely by the smoke and peat. I can taste the proof (92) a bit more than some but it's definitely not overpowering. It moves into a very nice balanced lingering finish that sits perfectly in your mouth.