Excellent value peated blend. Nose: Smoke, grain and peated Highland malt. Not much else there unless you've got a great imagination. At least it's not too grainy, which is great for such a budget. Taste: Peated malt wrestles with young grain to convince you this is a quality blend. It's a fair contest and the result is quite positive. I have nothing bad to say about this palette, especially at this price. Finish: Expectedly short, peaty, dry and bitter, probably from charred barrels. Once again, a fair finish for its class. Final thoughts: if you're looking to get into peat on a budget then there's not much choice out there. This whisky is indeed a fair choice, but don't expect any miracles from it. It showcases only the classic Highland peated malt, so for those looking to get acquainted with Islands or Islay, look elsewhere and be prepared to shell out a bit more resources for a significantly more interesting experience.