Nose - Tiny wisp of smoke, tangerine peels, lemon, honey, caramel, toasted oak, chocolate orange Taste - Black pepper, lightly drying fruit stem bitter, chocolate candied orange peel w/ pith, light honey, caramel, faint smoke Finish - Lingering black pepper tingle, orange/lemon zest, caramel, light fruity pith/stem bitterness Score - 80/100 Final Thoughts - So I guess the Benromach style is a super lightly peated malt regardless of expression. It's not exactly my thing, but I can see how people would like this. This particular expression isn't too bad as I think somehow the wine cask finish helped tame/mitigate the smoke a bit to a background role. This one had more refreshing citrusy notes which was nice, but there was this tiny hint of bitter pith that got a bit distracting. Nice subtle chocolate/cocoa notes throughout while remaining bright & refreshing. I could see this as a dram to have by the summer/fall campfire. Would I drink it if offered? - Maybe Would I specifically order it? - No Would I buy a bottle? - No