Wednesday 23 October 2013

Highland Harvest Organic Scotch Whisky


Spirit Name:
Spirit Type:

Highland Harvest Organic Scotch Whisky
Blended whisky
Score:
83/100

ABV:

40%
Region:
Scotland
Body:
Average
Intensity:
Soft
Texture:
Average
Balance:
Good, but skewed to sweet 
Best served:

Neat
Theme(s):
Honeyed oats, raisins, golden syrup, granny smith apples, hints of maple


Tasting notes:
"Organic" whisky? Fair enough. The Highland Harvest website notes that its whisky is adorned with the USDA Organic Seal of approval. For a glimpse into what this might mean, please have a look at the below video. 

 

Without further ado, let's explore the character of this alleged organic whisky shall we? 

Nose: Sliced granny smith apples, green grapes and raisins with sparks of crushed cinnamon and sweet bakery spices. 

Taste: Honeyed oats, raisins and golden syrup with hints of maple - this whisky is smooth on the palate and very drinkable. There does not seem to be much complexity about this whisky, just sweet sipping pleasure without fireworks.  

Finish: Sweet oak driven sugars form and then slowly dissolve into mild toffee. 

This is a very decent whisky - approachable, drinkable and enjoyable. 

Likes:
Organic, smooth and drinkable
Dislikes:
Simple and skewed to sweet side
Price:
N/A

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