As this breathes, toffee, caramel, sweet tea, honey, malty-vanilla sweetness arrive on the nose. Sea salt and oak can be discerned, however faint. Very enticing bouquet and can inhale this all day. The longer it breathes, the sweeter the nose. A medium bodied dram with honey, vanilla and caramel sweetness and tropical fruits that find its way on the palate. Traces of milk chocolate swirl around the body. The sweetness slowly fades and finishes to an oaky dryness that is slightly bitter dashed with a sprinkle of white pepper. When water is added, the dryness is lessened and the sweetness enhanced. The creaminess and spiciness gets diminished as well. An extremely enjoyable dram where malt, vanilla, honey and oak are the center of attention. Very well balanced. Excellent price point. Perfect for sharing, with and without water. I picture myself on the upper deck of the beach house enjoying yet another August sunset with good friends and conversation taking in the horizon and maritime air. Another beach house scotch? [$42][90/100]. [Opened 9/20/14;5/2/15;Block Island 6/16].