113.86 Peachy Keen

Peachy Keen is Scotch Malt Whisky Society cask 113.86, a single cask single malt Scotch whisky from Braeval. The Society labels its bottlings with a numbered code instead of the distillery name, and code 113 is Braeval. The Society lists its region as Speyside. It spent 13 years in an ex-bourbon barrel before being moved to a second-fill Cabernet Sauvignon hogshead, for 15 years in total. The Society's Tasting Panel placed it in the 'Sweet & zesty' flavour profile. Like all Society whiskies it was bottled at cask strength, here 57.9% ABV, without chill filtration. The cask yielded 210 bottles, and this listing is the 700ml bottle.

Nose: Cantaloupe, white grape, orchard fruit, peach iced tea, light cereal and charred oak; water adds honey, cherries and red fruit.

Palate: Margarita salt, sharp lemon and tangy pineapple; water brings blackcurrant cordial, Victoria sponge and rose water, tied together by juicy peach.

Serve: Taste it neat first, then add water a few drops at a time; the Panel's notes change noticeably once the whisky is reduced.