The new and oldest Big Peat at 33 year old, one of 1500 bottles, aged in XO and Sherry casks, and priced under 300 USD. Checking some boxes! Nose - one of the most interesting experiences of the year. Cognac is dominate here. Earthy and classic "scotchy butter scotch" with slight orchard fruit, and billowing smoke. Deep whiffs into the copita bring out some alcohol bite. Marmalade and custards are showing up. I get an ever so light hint of wood, but more of an exotic oak, not your traditional oaks. There's an ever so light funky oak, almost a wet oak. Hint of confectionery sugar. Even a hint of grape (cognac?). Overall the net nose is leaning savory with salty elements and buttery notes balancing the sweet. 30+ minutes in the glass and spices are coming up, slightly baking spices and slightly oak spice. Complex as heck for sure, but I'm not sure I'm there in terms of greatness. Here's to hoping it tastes epic! Taste - well, i'm kinda less impressed. Second, pour as the first left me a bit underwhelmed. The opening is rich sweetness with light oak notes, rich sugars and a nice mix of that cognac and yes now sherry casks are clearly coming out. Then it transitions to mint and menthol and then loads of bitter oak. Super cooling on the finish after being warm and inviting up front. I'm digging it. So I'm at a 3.5 but I'll come back to see if it opens up. A good value but not great.