Appearance: This single malt had a light copper color with very thin very oily legs. Nose: On my first approach, the nose held a very fruity aroma. On the following whiffs, however, the peaty smoke joined in the mix. Notes consisted of pear, strawberry, apple, cashews, vanilla, and salty peat that more so translated in my mind as walking through the damp forest. It was quite lovely! Taste: On the palate I perceived notes of ripe banana (but not too much), earthy peat, cherry, plum, sour green grape, a maltiness, and a dryness that was left after the swallow that continued through the finish. Finish: The finish was medium-long in length and pretty clingy. It also possessed a honeyed and I want to say, mossy, aftertaste. Thoughts: This was a treat for me! I’ve found I greatly enjoy peated whiskies; so when this Speyside scotch came my way I was excited to try it, but after a few sniffs and a closer label inspection, I realized this was one of the best Speysides I’ve had yet! If you like peat and the fruity non-peated Speysides haven’t been your thing, this is a stellar compromise! I definitely wouldn’t mind buying this again! Thank you Benromach! Sláinte!