Honey color. Nose certainly brings the peaty, iodine character of Islay, but a bit more subtle than the Ardbeg 10yr, with far more complexity. I get ocean spray and drying seaweed, along the sweetness of honey and vanilla ice cream. Not much ethanol on the nose for such a high proof. The palate is just as complex as the nose, rich and smokey with the sweetness of stone fruits dried over a campfire, and a subtle meaty note on the back palate. Mouthfeel is thick and oily, with more ethanol burn than was hinted at by the nose. Finish is very long and warm. The campfire flavor stays with you for a long time, with some graham crackers and a very light, fruity sweetness. This is just about a prefect dram.