Hefty peat smoke!

The whisky presents an intense peat character with prominent smoke notes reminiscent of a kiln fired with peat over barley. The aromatic profile is robust and assertive, delivering a full peat-forward experience.

Substantial smoke is evident on the palate, though less pronounced than suggested by the nose. This is beautifully balanced by a redeeming sweetness of dark caramel and chocolate-coated brazil nuts. Water reveals a maritime character with notes of salty sea water, prawns in smoky marie rose sauce, and hot-smoked salmon, along with salty oysters and smoked clam with tomato juice.

The finish carries through the salty, smoky maritime elements with lingering peat smoke. The whisky was matured for eight years in an ex-bourbon hogshead before transfer to a first fill American oak PX hogshead, contributing to its complex and layered conclusion.