This is absolutely great for the price point. The nose is nicely smokey with some sweet sherry notes. The palate definitely has some salt and peat and it's quite fruity, almost like a little bit of strawberry jam. There is also a sharp, pronounced peppery bite that is a big part of the finish. It feels a little thin on the tongue, but the flavor is fairly intense and enjoyable and clocking in at just $30, I'd be hard pressed to find a single malt that's as good with spending at least another $15 on the bottle. Not sure what the smoke in this is coming from, but I wouldn't be surprised if this has some Talisker or something from Islay as a part of it's backbone.