This by far has been one of the most delightful scotches I have ever had the chance to enjoy. On the nose without ice is heavy peat with smoke being the centre of interest. Once you slip a cube into this nectar of the gods and let it chill for 3 minutes (not 2.5 minutes) the smoke on the nose starts to dissipate and a sweetness evolves. Now this golden dream has so many amazing flavours. A strange but delicious combination of cherries jubilee with an out of smoke is so amazingly delicious. Have had many Octomore. Love this juice and 8.1 is a superb Octomore!!!