This bottle is special for me. My brother and I started a tradition when his daughter was born. When one of us has a baby, the other brings a bottle when you come to meet the newest member of the family. When my son was born this summer, my brother bought me Lagavulin 16. Enjoyed neat On the nose- peat smoke, vanilla, hint of floral Taste- brisket, meaty, touch of iodine, wood finish This is amazing, best whiskey I have found so far.