Not for the faint of heart. But as you acclimate to peat smoke, this is a gem...especially in the winter. Nose: Smoke hits you, hard. But once you adjust, all these extra notes emerge: vanilla, mango, brine, baking spices. Taste: Iodine, salty and smokey. But the nose leads you perfectly into the flavor profile. That vanilla and mango pairs perfectly with the harsher aspects of the dram. Finish: The malty, coffee flavor shines at the end. Cinnamon sticks with you, as well as a touch of smoke. Overall, this is great, great stuff if you’ve adjusted to peat. I remember trying it a year ago and couldn’t handle it. A few months later, I tried it again on a cold day and enjoyed it. Recently, I’ve adjusted to the peat and feel like I can get a lot of the flavors beyond just smoke and iodine.