Harris Whisky Benrinnes 13 Years Old, Cask 7014

Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 57 by Michael Jackson and Arthur Motley.

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Tasting Notes

Michael Jackson Nose Gooseberry. Youthful, fresh, tart, green fruits. Some menthol. Forest odours. More citrussy with water. Palate Instantly drying. Caramel. Cereals. Oat cakes? Finish Warming. Biscuity with a hint of cocoa. Cleansing. With water, chocolate chip cookies. Comment This youngster has some hidden depths. Promising.

Arthur Motley Nose An effervescent nose: Lime chews and lemongrass. Lemon flavoured vitamin C tablets. Hay. With water some more youthful bran/brown bread cereal notes appear, but ultimately it remains a bright and fruity, but slightly sharp spirit. Palate Bready maltiness and peaches. Finish Drying, with slightly earthy bitterness. Comment Some attractive elements but a little clumsy and adolescent.