Peat, oak, and vanilla on the nose, in that order. Mild peat, strong oak, citrus, then more peat at the end as it finishes slow and the smoke flavor really releases in the back of the palate at the very end. I thought I didn’t like peat at all, but this might be just the perfect entry level peaty scotch. I may have to get another nip later and see if I feel the same way. Pleasantly surprised.