First nosing and taste required an adjustment and it has taken me a bit to start getting on board. An uncommon dram - peat, sherry, and heather require a balance to play nicely together. First sniffs are deadened and somehow restrained by the gentle peat. Bread notes, and rich but non-sugary late summer wildflower. Touch of honey-glazed ham. The palate yields orange rind, salted meat, chocolate, and a very gentle but pervasive smoke accompanies it all. Some briney sea breeze. Clearly more savory than sweet. A uncommonly complex experience at 40% abv, lacking mostly mouthfeel. Ash and a subtle astringency linger on the tongue. Not a home run by any stretch, but once you settle in to embrace the flavor profile, there is a lot to like here. Peat smoke builds throughout the pour - first few sips was barely noticeable, by the end of the glass the phenols are embedded in your tongue. Top feature is avoiding too much sweetness... they are closer to a meaty Springbank than many competitors.