Bold, bright and vibrant; Take Laphroaig CS, cut it to 50% ABV, then take out the iodine and smooth sweetness, and you'll have this wonderful Islay malt. The nose is 100% traditional Islay, which means smoke, peat brine and a bit of wood, but in their own unique proportions that are just slightly different than it's island cousins. The palate opens with a fair amount of lemongrass and a hint of sardine oil, followed by heat, smoke and quite a bit of peat. Root around in here for a few minutes and you'll find eucalyptus, mint and pepper, but it always ends in the warm, lingering embrace of peat and smoke. This is probably just a bit too sharp and forward for an everyday dram, but if you're looking for an Islay that isn't dominated by peat and seaweed, this is the one.