Smell: honey, iodine (reminiscent to Laphraiog), some wood, bit of ethanol, hint of apple,  Snifter (Neat): leather, bit of smoke, has some evolution to subtle malt and sweetness to the leather smokiness, the finish leaves a lot to be desired: not much going on, iodine/brine taste is prominent, the beginning has almost floral notes that move to the malt and sweetness, the signature JW aftertaste that I hate with their cheaper blends is hidden in the background which either creeps up or pokes it's head time to time but not overbearing like their other blends, i am pleasantly surprised.  On ice: sweetness and honey notes def brighten up/show through more, iodine flavor mellows down, leather still stays the same, evolution is more seamless than it was neat (neat's evolution was more like ups and downs/highlights of notes rather than continuous and gradual change) Verdict: Pass It: This wasn't bad. I didn't hate this like I usually do with JW, however it not only did not live up to the hype but it was also less impressive than some other scotch whiskeys or even peated irish whiskies I've had. I would honestly take "Connemara Peated Single Malt Irish Whiskey" over this, and it is almost 1/4 the price. The taster was $25 ffs, not at all worth it. I wouldn't say it's a waste of money but I also can't say that I'm happy with my experience/tasting of it. Overall, it's overhyped and dont waste your money when you can be getting superior liquor for cheaper.