I wanted to like this more. I feel like maybe I had too high of expectations going into this given all the positive reviews, but I found it not very inspiring. If I were given this in a blind tasting I’d swear it was from the highlands, not Islay. Lots of malty notes with a short finish and a nip from the proof. Not a bad dram by any measure, and good for the rainy night I consumed it, but I wanted more, and if your going for Islay, there are far superior options. If you’re looking for a truly magical Islay malt that is unpeated, I much prefer the Classic Laddie.