Description
Nose – Classic cut grass Bushmills nose. Mashed banana on brown toast, a little candied sweetness, cinnamon lozenges, alcohol soaked raisins and light Christmas cake. A lot more of the lighter and sweeter than the deeper and heavier, if you know what I mean. Pressed apple juice and gentle red fruits with hints of strawberry and black cherry. The lack of depth highlights the youthfulness and for being matured exclusively in Sherry casks it feels like the casks may have been a little “tired”. Flavours are nice but in truth I was expecting a little more. // Palate – Shockingly poor mouth feel. Thin to the point of diluted. What flavours you do get are some spiced sherry fruits and a little sweet orchard fruits. This feels like a beginners whiskey. No depth, no balance, no age and no character. Really disappointing. This is screaming out for more maturation, and a higher strength, but unfortunately has neither. // Finish – Thankfully short, allowing me to find something better to drink.
