Definitely a put-some-hair-on-your-chest, beast of a malt. I don't even have to put the glass within a foot of my nose to smell the brine and smoke; up close, there's most certainly sea water, sooty peaty, bacon, sultanas, dried fig, and sage. On the palate, there's an immediate rush of soot and smoke that opens up quickly to brine, dried fruit, not-overly-sweet caramel salt water taffy, savory herbs, and a loooooong lingering campfire note. I love it...not that I need more hair on my chest, but I love it.