Irish Whiskey

This was reviewed blindly, so keep that in mind while reading these notes. This is a 12 year old offering from bushmills, available only at the distiller, aged in ex-sherry and ex bourbon casks. ABV: 40% Nose: Very Faint nose, vanilla, Grass, Shortbread. Palate: Thinnish mouthfeel, Grassy, Bready, vanilla. Finish: Short, slight vanilla, some grass. Rating: 4/10 This is light […]

This is a 12 year old Irish Whiskey under the Spot line. I had this blind so keep that in mind. ABV: 46% Nose: Strong Honey, Cereally, Vanilla, Floralness, Palate: Thick and oily mouthfeel, Honey, Cereals, florals, black pepper, Finish: Medium length, cerals, honey, floral, oak Rating: 6/10 Guess: This is fine, a nice sweet dram with loads of honey and

Background: The Barry Crockett Legacy is named for the Midleton master distiller and combines bourbon cask matured whisky with some from a new American oak barrels. Limited to 2,500 bottles per year. Barrel Number: 244 ABV: 46% Nose: Vanilla frosting, fresh mown grass, butterscotch, Apples, Pears, Sweet baking spices, honey. Lovely sweet nose. Palate: Vanilla, Butterscotch, grass, pears,

Background: I had this blind then was revelaed the bottle so keep that in mind. This is a triple blend Irish whiskey that was finished in barrel that previously held Demerara rum. ABV: 43% Nose: Faint, Grass, Sweet Butterscotch, Apples, hint of honey Palate: Thick mouthfeel, Grassy, Butterscotch, warm apple, honey stronger now, rich sweet baking spices.