Big and bold, hits you like a Mack truck carry a payload of peat. This is thick, oily, and highly aromatic, like cigar scent over a swampy peat bog. I'm a huge Ardbeg fan, and I think you can't go wrong with Ardbeg. But, is this better than the classic Oogy or Corry? Probably not, maybe at the same level. This is of course more memorable, given the rarity, but I think it's at the same level as Oogy and Corry. If you get the chance, have a pour, for the experience. I'm grateful to ModernDrinking for the sample...this isn't something you can just find on a shelf at your local store---so, thank you for this!