Nose- sweet and fruity. Slightly peaty. Taste- starts out like an Islay with a smoke and peat note. As you let it sit on your tongue the saltiness gives way to sweetness. Then there are notes of pear and finishes with a note of caramel. As the after taste lingers on your tastebuds, you’ll begin to notice the saltiness again. This whiskey is light colored and is a mild peat for an islay.