I re-signed my work contract for another 6 months tour of duty and so back down in my home town at my favourite whiskey bar where I spied this beauty and the Kilchoman STR on the shelf. $30 usd a pour better than spending $210 usd for a bottle. This is damn nice.. starts slow but then builds into a crescendo of awesome blended flavor. Definitely a 4.25 maybe 4.5. Vanilla, salted caramel (probably the mix of chutney I was eating at the time), peaty smoke and more. It has kick, richness and power. It definitely beat the Kilchoman.