Price: $45 for 750ml
Distilled/Owned by: Cooley / Teeling
Region: Ireland
46% ABV
Mashbill: 95% corn, 5% malted barley
Aged For: 5 years
Cask Type: Ex-cabernet barrels
Chill Filtered: No
Color Added: Unknown, unlikely
Color: Straw
Drank: Neat, in a glencairn.
Nose: Airy, slightly floral, with oak, and bits of honey
Mouthfeel: Medium body
Palate/Taste: Buttery, with white wine, apples, floral, and hints of dried fruit.
Finish: Raspberry and vanilla with a medium warmth and length
Thoughts: Surprisingly fruity for a single grain whiskey, but the cabernet casks are to thank for that. The lack of a nose really impacts the score with this one.
Score: 78 out of 100