Nose is a surprise for an island Scotch in that there's as much floral as there is saltspray and iodine. A good swirl in the glass reveals a bit of vanilla and citrus, followed by smoke. Palate opens very cleanly, and while there's the faintest bit of that west coast band-aid flavor, it's hidden behind a sweet, salty bunch of bacon, a dash of lemon and a LOT of pepper. Slightly sweet, yet not cloying, (dark cherries maybe?) it strikes a very nice balance with the peat and smoke. The finish is medium and smoky, with just the slightest astringency, and makes you want to go back for more. A very, very good drink, and one that continually reaffirms its place in my liquor cabinet. An excellent intermediary between Highland malts and their more abrasive, ostentatious island cousins. A must try for anyone that likes any whisk(e)y. I must add that it's nice to step back from the new stuff to a bottle that I've found reliable for literally decades. To co-opt a line from a cult classic: "Talisker...don 't go changing"