Fruit, sweet vanilla and marzipan on the nose. Oily, white fruit, sweet, mild spices on the palate. Light finish.
Scored on 12th Dec 2016 @ 5:28 AM · Tasted on 24th Nov, 2016 · Comments (0)
80Redbreast 12 Years Old, 40% abv
Soft sherry, red fruit and spices on the nose. White Christmas cake, candied citrus peel, creamy on the palate. Long finish.
Scored on 8th Dec 2016 @ 5:22 PM · Tasted on 24th Nov, 2016 · Comments (0)
81The Irishman Founders Reserve, 40% abv
Honey almonds and caramel on the nose. Smooth, sweet then floral endives on the palate. Dry mild spicy finish.
Scored on 3rd Dec 2016 @ 7:27 PM · Tasted on 23rd Nov, 2016 · Comments (0)
77SMWS 117.3 Hubba-bubba mango Monsterra, 58.5% abv
Pine needles and mangoes in an oak sauce on the nose. Dry, soft tropical fruit, brown sugar on the palate. Lovely long finish.
Scored on 9th Jul 2016 @ 8:14 AM · Tasted on 10th Apr, 2016 · Comments (0)
89Knappogue Castle 16 Years Old Twin Wood, 40% abv
Sweet grasses, vanilla, honey and almonds on the nose. Malty, honey, cardamom, cloves, soft spices on the palate. Dry almond finish.
Scored on 3rd Apr 2016 @ 12:11 PM · Tasted on 30th Mar, 2016 · Comments (0)
84The Irishman Founders Reserve, 40% abv
Fruity varnish, sweet peaches and almonds on the nose. Fruity, vanilla and honey on the palate. Sweet rich finish.
Scored on 3rd Apr 2016 @ 12:02 PM · Tasted on 30th Mar, 2016 · Comments (0)
802 Gingers 4 years old, 40% abv
Light, white fruit, mild ginger on the nose. Soft sweet vanilla, caramel, honey and candied spices on the palate. Simple.
Scored on 3rd Apr 2016 @ 11:41 AM · Tasted on 30th Mar, 2016 · Comments (0)
78Teeling 21 Years Old Silver Reserve, 46% abv
Fresh, sweet oranges, citrus apples and cassis on the nose. Passion fruit, caramel, chocolate and spices on the palate.
Scored on 15th Mar 2016 @ 12:50 PM · Tasted on 18th Nov, 2015 · Comments (0)
87Jameson 18 Years Old Gold Reserve, 40% abv
Honey, vanilla custard with slight peppery notes and a delightful bitter finish reminiscent of candied orange peel. So far, the best Irish that I have tasted.
Scored on 7th Dec 2015 @ 10:05 AM · Tasted on 6th Dec, 2015 · Comments (0)
89SMWS 117.5 Smouldering, brooding & alluring, 55.5% abv
Citrus, sherry, fruit and cedar bread on the nose. Chewy sherry, soft fruity dry metallic tingle on the palate. Clean warm finish.
Scored on 17th Feb 2015 @ 9:13 AM · Tasted on 4th Feb, 2015 · Comments (0)
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