Very balancedn Islay scotch Light color, very light for a 10 year. Nose: peppery, mediuk smoke and peat, more peat with water and brinyness Taste: vanilla, pepper with a little smoke End: light smooth finish of vanilla dna little smoke, ,VERY smooth. Heavier finish with water with more pepper notes. Do 50/50 with and without water Wo water Its so smooth and had smoke and oeat, but something is just missing. With water = longer finish, more complex