Nose

Maritime. Kipper-like, orange peel thrown on a barbecue, peat oil, tar, slightly sooty. Ever changing mix of dry, perfumed and sweet.

Palate

Starts soft and fruity, then peat. Medicinal peatiness balanced by caramelised sweetness.

Finish

Oatcake.

Comment

Expansive and complex. The balance and complexity gives it the edge over the other Islay.