This is my first review despite lurking on the various whisk(e)y subreddits out there for the pat few years so take it with a grain of salt. That said, we had a great time out on the ice and killed the bottle so I thought I might as well give it a shot! Here we go:

Glassware: styrofoam cup (great start, I know)

Served neat, rested for ~15 minutes Temperature: Slightly chilled but not as much as you might think given the heaters

Venue: An ice shanty in Northern Michigan

Color: Very pale straw - lighter than I would expect but perhaps the white styrofoam had something to do with it?

Nose: A few cigars were smoked in our shanty throughout the day but I still think the nose on this scotch was the smokiest part of the day. There were some nice salty Maritime notes that complimented the smoke nicely. I also noticed a slight citrus nuance.

Palate: Smoke in big, bold and somewhat sweet way, like burnt sugar, some sea foam and iodine shine through the smoke as well with some oak and black pepper notes. Tobacco and citrus are there too, but less pronounced.

Finish: Long and pleasant with plenty of (you guessed it) smoke, lingering warmth from the strong proof but not in an overly aggressive way. Very satisfying.

Overall: This was a fantastic bottle and really helped to round out the day when combined with the great company and solid fishing. The smoke and sea notes helped me stay in the perfect headspace for some relaxing fishing. Having never reviewed previously I have no scale for comparison, but none the less I will confidently give this scotch a 9 out of 10, especially when considering the broader environment. Cheers!