14 years old, distilled 1st October 2002, 57.5% abv, Virgin Oak Hogshead, 293 bottles, dram price D

The nose has talcum powder, raspberries and blackberries - quite delicate and perfumed. The mouthfeel is thin with a little cling. The body has apples, pears, blackberries, cardamom and hints of lemon. The finish is cardamom and blackberries.

Water brings out thin, rapidly expanding whorling that dissipates quickly. The nose now gains oranges and loses the talcum powder. The body gains cinnamon and honey, and loses the blackberries and apples. The finish swaps blackberries for oranges and honey.

A lovely dram for dessert.

4/5