Nose: Malt and peat forward, with a black pepper lingering. Pretty tight nose Palate: effervescent, spicy malt, candied lemon peel, peat, savory saltyness like burnt bacon. As you continue to sip, the red fruit from the finish becomes more prominent Finish: long finish, the acrid peat and light, sweet honey last a while. The red fruit makes a longer and longer appearance as you continue to sip