The nose has some smoke, but quite a bit of sweet sherry and brine. Perhaps a hint of vanilla. Decently smokey. I can taste the classic Bunnahabhain flavor behind the smoke, but it's a bit muted by peat and sherry, though I get some buttery shortbread. The sherry flavors here are sweet and raisiny. I get a bitter, vegetal, earthy aftertaste mixed with salt and ashy smoke. I think it's a decent whiskey, but the finish is a bit unusual and I can't decide if I like it or not. The ashy smoke lingers, which I like quite a bit, but I'm not as keen on the bitter vegetal note. I'll have to drink more and see if my opinion changes. I had a small pour of this, followed by a decent sized pour of Laphroaig Lore, followed by more of this which is what I'm actually reviewing. I'll have to revisit it some other night and just have it by itself.