This isn't as in-your-face as the "peated" label might imply. It's quite sweet with a rich caramel backing. There's definitely a lot of iodine, but the flavor isn't terribly strong. There are several flavors going on here, giving it a nice amount of complexity. The smoke and peat mix with orange, burnt caramel, and sea spray. This borders on gross bread, but barely avoids that fate. The finish is smoky with elements of the sea. It's a good drink and is well worth sipping. The contrast is surprising, but the flavors balance well. The mix.of smoke and sweetness is delightful. It's comparable to Springbank 10 on terms of how mild it is, but it as definitely more aggressively smokey. A larger swig beings out more of the creaminess, making this very tasty. Adding the tastiness and complexity together, this is a terrific whiskey that rivals much more expensive ones. It needs a bit of refinement to become a masterpiece, but this is a terrific whiskey. For the price, especially, this is an amazing product.