My Brit friend brought this over for me to try as I was not a real scotch fan. Well, after trying this number I am now a fan of scotch. This was NOT over the top in tasting like peat moss or in my words, "tasting like a mouth full of smoldering mulch." The sherry notes really brought it together. It could not have been better re-introduction to scotch for me. I will be getting a bottle of it upon his return from the UK. I am looking forward to it. With that, this scotch goes into my "Zombie Apocalypse" Closet next to the ammo. :-)"