Taster

Nose: Very light and fresh. Floral, with crunchy green apple, verjus, lemon, fresh malt.

Palate: Clean, zesty and direct. Apples, lanolin, cream. A perky little number. A port finish version would be pinky and perky.

Finish: Feisty and breezy.

Comment: Best as a wake-up call at 10am.

Score: 7.8

Taster

Nose: Fresh, clean, flowery. Primroses.

Palate: Lightly creamy. Peaches. Summer fruits. Passion fruit. Zesty, almost effervescent.

Finish: The flavours meld, with a touch of sharpness.

Comment: Not only the liveliness of youth but also the least wood influence. The use of second-fill casks leaves the fruity flavours of Bruichladdich to express themselves more freely.

Score: 8.3