This is by far the best scotch I have ever tasted. I have been a scotch fan for a long time but I had never had a taste of Islay. In the past I had enjoyed Johnnie Walker Double Black and someone pointed out I should try drinking scotch from Islay and although JW Double black will forever be dear to my heart, this is a totally different beast. This particular scotch has a sweetness to its smokiness (peat) and an oily mouthfeel. The finish is long and rich. It is definitely robust on your palate but when you get past the peat you get a really complex whisky. I am really looking forward to trying more expressions from this great scottish reagion.