Drumshanbo Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey
Drumshanbo Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey
Specs
Classification: Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey
Producer: The Shed Distillery
Mash Bill: Undisclosed Percentages of Malted Barley and Unmalted Barley with 5% Irish Barra Oats
Proof: 86º (43% ABV)
Age: Non Age Stated
Location: Ireland
Drumshanbo Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey Price: $59.99
Drumshanbo Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey: Tasting Notes
Eye: Light honey.
Nose: Sweetness from the maturation casks comes out right away. Single pot still spice opens next with hay and fresh barnyard funk. No proof or oak.
Palate: Buttery caramel and mid-tongue black pepper spice. Some heat from the maturation casks adds body and various types of sugared fruits. Vanilla-forward and custardy, playing well with the proof. Mouthfeel is medium-bodied, the bourbon cask giving mild astringency. The oloroso is sugary, coating, and dark fruity.
Finish: Plums and glacee cherries become clearer, with barrel char adding a light smoke throughout. Single pot still spice lasts quite a long time on a long finish.
Overall: The nose was a bit muddled at first, opened up more clearly once I took a sip. The stonefruit and honey complement the single pot still spice at each turn. A great entry whiskey to the single pot still.
Final Rating: 7.8
10 | Insurpassable | Nothing Else Comes Close
9 | Incredible | Extraordinary
8 | Excellent | Exceptional
7 | Great | Well above average
6 | Very Good | Better than average
5 | Good | Good, solid, ordinary
4 | Has promise but needs work
1-3 | Let’s have a conversation
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