It has been stated that many eloquent reviewers have posted notes about this classic whisky, so I’m not sure I can add much to the Lag 16 anthology. Nevertheless, here are my thoughts. Visual: In the nosing glass it is a deep amber color. A swirl creates several substantial legs that slowly slide back into the dram. Nose: Dark and brooding with muted smoke, some magic marker, orchard fruits, and salt water. Nosing again after several minutes and a couple of sips, I pick up a hint of dark brown sugar. Palate: Honey sweetness greets the tip of the tongue, with dried fruits showing up mid-palate, along with campfire smoke. There is a meaty quality to the overall flavor, reminiscent of smoked ham and barbecued beef. The mouthfeel is full and rich. Elegant peat and seaweed follow the dram down as you swallow. The savory qualities are accompanied by a continued dried fruit sweetness at the end. Finish: The finish is long and warming, with the peat leaving a satisfying, smoky sensation. Breathing out through the nose reveals just a hint of that medicinal, camphor quality that peat sometimes brings to the party. This is a category defining whisky –representing the best (IMHO) of the Islay whiskies I’ve tried so far. The prices seem to be rising precipitously, but perhaps this is deserved given the respect and admiration this dram garners. I’ve read fairly recently posted reviews that indicated prices in the $55 to $60 US range, whereas I purchased this bottle in February 2017 for $99 in the Tampa area. Pricing is now approaching splurge territory. I suspect if it continues this trajectory, it will migrate to luxury and ultimately to conspicuous consumption! I think this is worth 94/100 for 5 Stars.