Stop number 47 on the SDT is Bunnahabhain. This Islay distillery is best known for producing unpeated single malts, but Ceobanach is their first peated malt since the 60’s. Officially it’s a NAS expression, but the back label states that it is at least 10 years old. Bottled at 46.3% ABV, non chill filtered and natural color of pale straw. The nose is all Islay. Smoky peat and big citrus notes. Lemons and oranges. Vanilla buttercream and plums with a hint of white grapes. Salty seashore/seashells and seaweed. Soot and ashes, oak, pepper and a little sawdust. A bit nutty like peanuts or roasted almonds. Floral with some light chocolate notes. The palate, like the nose, is all Islay. Peat smoke, big pepper, worn oak and ashes. Some salt, sweet oranges/orange juice and lemons. Vanilla cream. Not super complex but powerful. Medium-full bodied mouthfeel that starts creamy but turns dry. A medium long finish with smoky peat, ashes and citrus. A good Islay malt with typical Islay goodness. It’s downside is that it is very similar to both Ardbeg 10 and Kilchoman Machir Bay. It rests somewhere in the middle as far as peat level goes but the profile is right there. Unfortunately the price point of $85 puts it in the not quite worth it category. Now, give this guy 12 months in an Oloroso sherry butt and you might have something special. Thanks to @Telex for the sample. 3.75 Cheers