13 years old, distilled 17th January 2005, 55.0% abv, Refill Ex-Bourbon Hogshead, 221 bottles, dram price C

The nose has hoisin sauce and herbal notes. The mouthfeel is thin with no cling. The body has lemongrass and oranges, with hints of smoke. The finish has a hint of smoke.

Water brings out thin, rapidly expanding whorling that settles into brief mottling. The nose gains toffee, and loses the herbal notes. The body gains a hint of bacon, and the finish is unchanged.

This dram is quiet. Possibly too quiet.

One for winter the start of winter evenings.

Technical score: 2.5/5

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!