121.79 - "Over the rainbow!"

15 years old, distilled 20th April 2000, 54.8% abv, refill ex-bourbon hogshead, 146 bottles

DSC_0279The nose is wonderfully fruity - green apples, limes, lemons, and strawberries. There was also a hint of blackcurrant. The mouthfeel is thin and clean with little cling. The body has sawdust, cardboard and then an explosion of the fruits from the nose, followed by a little liquorice before the finish starts. The finish is long and a little quiet, with warm toasted bread and a tiny hint of liquorice.

Water brings out tight, thin, less expansive whorling that lingers for a short while. The nose now has fruit jams - strawberry, plum, raspberry - and a nice toffee note. The body has also gained toffee, with plenty of fruits still present and a little more liquorice. The finish has gained a little bit of fruit - kiwi fruit?

A superb dram that deserves to be drunk on its own, but with friends to discuss it with.

4/5