Nose: Phenolic, musty funk, pencil eraser, brine - getting reminded of Balcones Texas Pot Still Bourbon. Buried honey and green bell pepper. Lemon oil, lemongrass. Palate: Rounded notes of vanilla and honey. Very friendly. The peat carries through, but in a really nice, almost pretty way. Some barrel character - the ex bourbon cask shows up, albeit in a subtle way, including some tannin. Key lime, whipped cream. Floral, but in a sweet perfume way. Mouthfeel is medium light. Finish begins with a rush of what you get on the nose alongside some nutmeg and whole lot of tannin-driven texture. The sweet and floral notes start to fade away while the phenol comes forward, as well as this star anise, fennel character. And eventually you're left with this dance between bitterness, honey, and phenol. Other notes: This executes against the Islay profile incredibly well, really leaning into the rubber and phenol but in a way that many might find appealing. If you want a gateway into Islay, this might be one ticket. Also a great example of a nose and palate presenting quite differently. Not necessarily my personal style, but quite good nonetheless.