What I would consider a classic Arbeg nose jumps out of the glass dominated by peat. Peat, iodine, and savory BBQ (sweet smoke?) on the palette and it hangs around awhile. A little bit of brine on the finish. From the name I was expecting much more smoke and char, but this is well balanced all around. If you like Ardbeg, you'll like this, but I'm not sure if any new ground has been broken. It is incredibly smooth and may serve as a good Islay intro or perhaps that first intermediary step in the journey.