While pouring samples out last night to send to the crew ( @LeeEvolved, @Generously_Paul @Scott_E and others ), I had to try a few sips. Granted, it wasn’t even a full 1 ounce...barely 2-3 sips, so who knows if that’s enough to form a full picture. This here is a new Kilchoman, matured in STR casks. It’s a limited release, very much an experiment. STR—so, “Shaved”, “Toasted”, and “Re-Charred” red wine casks. Theoretically that would remove the red wine tannins and replacing it with more vanilla, while keeping the berry flavor from red wine cask. I’m a huge fan of Kilchoman. And with the exception of the port cask, every release I’ve had of theirs has been 4 star+. I love how the peat is prominent front and center, but not overpowering, and complimented by other flavors. This one seems like it’s no exception. I get summer berries on the nose, with an earthy peaty taste with more red berries. Finish is long and lingering lemon-peat. I still like their Red Wine cask best, but this here at $70 is damn good as well.