Colour: Bright Gold. Nose: At bottling strength, a soft toffee sweet but faintly spicy flavour counterbalances the trace of delicate phenols & fruit. An all encompassing smoothness brings these together. A touch of water allows the seaweed & salt to come through but not enough to overpower the vanilla & honey sweetness with just a trace of new mown hay & peat at the finish. Body: An intense depth that is exceptionally balanced & warming. Palate: An instant warming tang of smoke fades into smooth floral scents, which blends seamlessly into an oaky nuttiness & leaves a lasting sweetness on the taste. With a touch of water, the peaty warmth fills the mouth but does not overshadow the sweet chocolate smoothness. This is balanced by the rich toffee taste & slowly fades into a delicate hint of heather & peat smoke. Finish: Full bodied, long with a luxurious oily smoothness.