113.26 - Full of fizz and sparkle

7 years old, distilled 21st September 2011, 61.6% abv, Second Fill Ex-Bourbon Barrel, 242 bottles, dram price A

113.26 - Full of fizz and sparkleThe nose has pineapple, apricot and hints of grapefruit. The mouthfeel is thin with no cling. The body has lemon, pineapple and apricot with a hint of oak. The finish has lemon and pineapple with a hint of grapefruit.

Water brings out thin, rapidly expanding whorling that settles quickly into brief mottling. The nose gains more apricot and some peach, and loses the grapefruit. The body gains peach and some red apple, and loses the hint of oak. The finish gains peach and apricot and loses the pineapple.

A bit of a fruit bomb, this has youthful excess and plenty to enjoy.

One for summer afternoons.

Technical score: 4/5

Personal preference: I’d have another dram.

This whisky was provided by the SMWS in a preview session - thanks to them for that. Full editorial control has been retained in the tasting process.