Nose: Peat smoke. Bah-boom! straight up, no waiting or discussion - just good quality peat smoke. That slightly sour, fruity, oily smoke that comes from nothing else. But wait .. more appears ... an onshore breeze wafts lots of brine to the nose, along with seaweed and more oiliness, this time citrus oil. Cracking good stuff - aromatic, crisp and clean - even slightly herbal. Palate: An oily arrival with smoke, which builds and builds into a crescendo of peatiness, citrus flavours, light honey and a little brine. Very like the natural culmination of the nose, in fact. A soft, creamy mouthfeel. Finish: Medium/short. Sweet peat smoke rumbling into the darkness. A touch of pepper in the tail. This is a good recommendation for the newcomer on a limited budget who wants to buy a smoky whisky. That's not to say that it's merely a beginner's whisky, but it presents a complete picture of everything you will find in smokey whiskies and does so at an affordable price. For the more experienced whisky drinker it’s still a very enjoyable dram that is ideal for mixing, and is quite acceptable as a sipper. There have been some very nice peat-centric malt blends in the last few years (by Compass Box, Douglas Laing, etc.) and this is another welcome addition, particularly given the very reasonable pricing. I'd even say this is the best affordable peated malt blend you can buy. “Good” : 83/100 (3.5 stars)