The colour is purely natural, so it might not deliver you the effect that Laga does - muted, not bright golden barley. To the nose at first - singed rubber, smoked and burnt wood, even wood chips (like inside the wood), peat and bitumen but more balanced and calm in comparison with the young anCnocs. But sharper than the elder brother Laga 16. It is also classics, but I put it under Laga. Laga is warmer, more balanced, stays true all the time, less sharp and intense, much more full-bodied. After adding some water it becomes softer but lacks of variation (again according to Laga) and the character feels a bit empty. Also some damp wood appears. Laga is more about smoke, peat, medicine, iodine and CI tends to have rubber/wooden/asphalt character. Definitely much sulphur as well. Even being compared to Laga 8 it shows a weaker character, less smoke, a bit more sweet and spiritous. Some bitter notes start to appear. But still a great example of a young self-consistent, powerful whisky. Definitely will replace as soon as I try all the standard Islanders.