Nose

Strangely pale. Immediate hot blast of iodine, toasting sea shell, tar and driftwood burning. Sooty, a touch of smoky paprika. In time lanolin and TCP.

Palate

Seems young. Bone dry. Very smoky, tarry neat. Water coaxes out a sweet fruitiness.

Finish

Dry.

Comment

The colour indicates a second/third fill cask: it's spirit not cask in charge.