Neat in a glencairn. Aired for a half-hour. A very crisp and clear golden hue in the glass. Thin body. Legs don't seem to match the relatively watery consistency: extremely slow to form, and oily-thick when they do. An immediate but subtle waft of peat, however most of the aroma is clean and richly aromatic. Green apple and pine bark. Damp forest. Touches of caramel and honey. Morphs into spiced pear on a whim, and right back again. Beautiful, without a trace of an ethanol kick. The palate is bursting with more green apple - rich and sweet, before the iodine and peat gracefully assert themselves. The sherry influence is also elegantly done - evident but stays on side stage for the most part. The palate manages to balance many components without evidence of the blending... the sum greater than the parts. A pleasant and almost minty spice lingers on the edges of the tongue and roof of the mouth for a respectable finish at 43%. The sweet peat and menthol combine to a bit of a saccharine note that isn't my thing, but also not unpleasant. Really enjoy this dram. Fairly expensive at today's pricing, but offers a little something unique and is a great addition to the shelf.