Nose

Peat-free (contrary to label) and clean - even cleaner than 10 Years Old. The malt is sweeter, too, with more vanilla, and a hint of butterscotch.

Palate

More discreet malt this time, with a pleasing built up of spices and oak.

Finish

Dry and extremely malty. The oak adds a bitter chocolate finale.

Comment

Wondrously peat-free for an Islay but lacking in depth. Even so, this is rather lovely stuff.