I struggle to feel like I’m rating this fairly, as lately I’ve preferred drinking more lightly peated whiskies. I loved the 2021 Cairdeas PX cask strength release, and this is the most similar release since. In some ways this seems more refined and balanced. But for whatever reasons this doesn’t wow me like that one did. I’ve had a few drams from this bottle and it just comes across as very good, but not great. All the expected flavors are there from the medicinal peat, the PX sherry. The proof is good, no water needed. I keep getting the feeling that I would’ve rated this higher 3 years ago, but tastes are subjective. 4 stars on this day in 2025.