A staggeringly complex bottling. At cask strength, the body is mouthcoating and astringent, warm, powerful, and oily. The nose shows seaweed, peat, fireplace, cinnamon stick, and a definite Islay character.
Further dilution softens nose even more, brings out aromas of a florist's shop and decomposing kelp.
Palate becomes very sweet, as one would associate with rot. Notes of rotting tree trunk emerge in the finish. Diluted to table strength, the palate becomes less sweet, more sour, and shows mellow overripe sourdough starter. The finish develops flavors of water purification tablets, charcoal lighter fluid, and more copper. A fantastically complex and intriguing bottle.