My first experience with a peated whisky was McClellands Islay single malt, which a lot of people had compared to Lagavulin.......AND I can actually (kind of) see why. Although side by side I'm sure they are miles apart... It's a similar style, but it really lacks the punch of the added years in the barrel, much higher ppm, and is a lot sweeter on the nose. This is apparently aged in mostly Spanish oak seasoned with sherry, but I otherwise would have assumed it was ex Bourbon because of the particular fruitiness on the nose. The arrival also has all the characteristics of an ex bourbon casking. On the nose: Clay and creasote peat, quite a bit of ethenol... it's noticable but not too distracting. Some pipe tobacco, and a slightly chocolatey thing going on. Arrival: Damn thats good! Peat, fruity oak intensity, sweetness on the tongue.. Clearly not a 10 year old islay. Development: Pineapple, almond extract, cantaloupe, chocolate fudge after some time in the glass, pipe tobacco, new car smell... Really tastes the way a new car smells right now, and that's pretty much the finish. I think what most people want to know is whether or not it's worth more than Laphroaig or Ardbeg or Bowmores standard offerings and to me it is.... Not much better than Ardbeg 10 to be honest, but quite a bit better than Laphroaig 10 and bowmore 12. 6 years makes a difference for sure and is worth the money to me. Ticks all the boxes.