I am not a peaty drinker, but I need to expand my horizons. The Ardbeg 10 was recommended as a starter in this type. From the time I popped the seal, an interesting, but nice smokiness hit my nose. Although I have seen various videos about it, I was surprised to see the color to be as light as it was. After putting a little in the glass, the peatiness was mixed with a little ash smell and something else that I could not make. On the palate, it was a little citric and a little minty. The finish is a little smokey, a little lasting. Very surprising for me. This is a truly great dram to start down the path of peated whisky.