Berry's Own Selection Benrinnes 1989

Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 63 by Dave Broom and Arthur Motley.

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Tasting Notes

Dave Broom Nose Light and discreet with some grass, limeade and a macadamia nuttiness. In time there’s lemon and a wine-like perfume. Palate Very sweet with lifted aromatics. Delicate but with a subtly rich middle palate. Soft fruits. Finish Sweet grassy. Comment Bizarrely, the nose reminded me of an Argentinian Torrontes. Where’s the famed Benrinnes meatiness?

Arthur Motley Nose Lots of cereal character: Shredded Wheat, hay, wet earth, and some sweet biscuits. Some fruit syrup and lemon peel. Palate Light and sweet, with no off-notes. Vanilla cream, peach and some cereal. Finish Hay. Comment Pleasant enough.