N: A penetrating lemon citrus, other citrus, white grapefruit, white wine, a deeply floral honey, mango, kiwi, ripe berries, hints of barley cereal. The only peated character of this I can detect is a faint bbq scent that sort of permeates everything. It's subtle, exceptionally so when compared the regular finish on the Peated. But it is also intense and packed with layers of different notes. In other words, it's a cask strength Balcones. P: Citrus-peach wrapped in caramel (if citrus-peach doesn't exist, it should), bbq'd grapefruit, chocolate candies with a salted caramel center, lemon tea with milk, charred wood, dash of the toasted marshmallow that's a hallmark of the standard Peated, cinnamon, allspice, cardamom, fresh baked bread with dried basil and thyme in the dough, and plenty of heat. F: Cooked cinnamon (like a stick stewed in a mulled wine), lots of oak and cheek puckering tannins, chili pepper burn, vanilla, dark chocolate covered pretzels, grapefruit bitterness (almost like a hoppy beer), medicinal notes, baked bread, white grapes, stone fruit, dried flowers/heather, pine (just a little), and lingering chili pepper heat. There's more. This goes on forever - I'll probably still be tasting it in the morning. Point 1: incredible whisky. Seriously, just fantastic. Point 2: niche flavors. You kinda gotta be into this to really like it. It's not a Balcones Peated variation (okay, technically it is). It's something quite different. It almost isn't fair to compare this to the Peated because it's so different. But the reality is this is a bit of a niche whisky that has to appeal to someone who loves, well, grapefruit, mostly. It reminds me a bit of the classic, super hopped, West Coast IPAs - it's an acquired taste. But people who have acquired that taste are probably still reading. Give it a go, if it's still around. I would add two smaller points: unless this bottle crazy specifically appeals to you, it's not worth the markup over the regular Peated, which is an amazing beast, but different. Second, I tried this multiple ways, but found straight in a Glencairn to be best. Normally, above 55% I prefer ice and/or a more open glass, but this was best straight in a narrow glass despite the proof. Worth experimenting though. ____________ Please come join an unofficial Distiller community on Discord: https://discord.gg/VSmCvzAQfH. We chat spirits (and other things) in real time while being a great resource to each other for recommendations, finding deals, and generally enjoying the journey together. (If the link is expired, please post a comment and I will provide a new one.)