Excited to try this one out after reading so much praise about it and the Springbank distillery. Nose: Citrus right up front followed by some earthiness and subtle smoke. As it develops in the glass more smoke and fruit comes through. Taste: Soft and creamy, rich sweet melon and citrus, mild spice, salt, vanilla, orchard apples. All married together by a perfect amount peat smoke. Very balanced and delicious. Finish: Lingering and evolving. Smoked salmon? dark nuts, hint of salted dark chocolate, spicy. Drys the mouth. I would put this in the same category with Talisker 10 and Highland Park 12. I prefer island drams over Islays when I’m in the mood for smoke, I usually find most Islays overwhelming with the peat. I think I still prefer Talisker over this but it is one of the best scotches I’ve had. Tastes like eating a melon over a bonfire on the beach!