Color is a rich amber. Faint smoke, charcoal and damp hay initially on first nosing. As it opens, the sweeter aromas of vanilla, almonds and brown sugar appear. Then comes the hickory-smoked bacon and sea salt. Like a bbq on the beach. Creamy, full and balanced. The bite is not there at first but comes on gradually. The brown sugar sweetness found on the nose carries through to the palate. A wonderfully long finish of honey and cinnamon spice, honey-roasted almonds and walnuts with some cigar tobacco; blended and all well balanced. The addition of water lessens the smoke and spice and the sweet notes become more predominant on the nose and palate. I prefer this one neat. Sweetens over time. A mature, complex, contemplative-mood type of dram. For those special occasions when you just want to reflect on your thoughts. [Dry Glass: Honey, smoke and tea][$55][93/100][Revisited: 1/1/15;5/17/15;11/22/15;11/5/16]