Lavender, petroleum jelly, heather, white pepper, cereal malt, fish oil, aloe, and marshmallow entice the drinker with promises of a depth of character that is at once distinctly Islay yet entirely new. In fact, I could sniff on this for ages! However, the nose's soaring promises fail to deliver in the palate and finish: a bit of white pepper, a bit of black pepper, some apple rind, and a descent into a medium saline finish which is equally monotonous and that’s it!