Nose

Astoundingly smoky, yet delicate with subtle tarry notes behind. With water the smoke dies a little and raisin and caramelised apple notes emerge.

Palate

An immediate waft of peat smoke. Full, robustly flavoured with turf and lapsang souchong tea.

Finish

Salty, long and filled with fragrant peat reek.

Comment

A punch in the chops from a stroppy Islay middleweight. Flavour-packed yet delicate.