Yamazaki Islay Peated Malt (2024 Tsukuriwake Edition), 48%

The smoke is aromatic and reminiscent of Islay, but with Japanese precision and balance. The aromas include green tea, lime zest, pine needles, and key lime pie. It has a brown sugar sweetness on the palate, with malt, lemon zest, gentle pepperiness, and bitter orange; the peat smoke building all the while, with hints of smoked nuts and Oreo cookies on the finish.