The nose is very powerfull and intense. After opening the bottle the room fills with heavy peat and bonfire. The smell is so strong that peat and bonfire push alcohol completely to the background. Very intense in combination with the strong presenence of sherry. On the palate, what a sensation. Also here the fire and peat push alcohol completely to the back ground. The spicyness comes in like taking a sip of tabasco. The powerful robust and well balanced finish gives you an almost unprecedented enjoyment. Great how completely your taste buds are kissed with this great whisky for several minutes. I would strongly recommend this one to all of you. What a winner this is! One of the best drams available. Surely the best of the Diageo classic malts. A must have for lovers of salt and peat. 96 points.