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Kilbeggan

Aged 15 Years

ABV 40%
REVIEWED Issue 65

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Specifications

Brand: Kilbeggan
Expression: Aged 15 Years
Type: Republic of Ireland Whisky / Blended
Age: 15 years old
ABV: 40%
Country/Region: Republic of Ireland
Bottling type: Standard (Distillery or blended)

Tasting notes

Taster Dave Broom

Nose: Full and thick with decent intensity. American oak: hot sawdust, cherry, spices. Sugared almond.
Palate: Sweet with banana and coconut to the fore. Ripe with just sufficient grip. A drop of water brings out the grass, giving it a fragrant edge.
Finish: Medium.
Comment: Proof (if it were needed) that Cooley is a serious player.

7.8

Taster Gavin D. Smith

Nose: Quite bourbon-like. Vanilla, maple syrup, and even a suggestion of menthol. Ice cream and fudge sauce.
Palate: Initially, drier and more oaky than the nose promises, but with developing stewed fruits.
Finish: Short and slightly bitter. Disappointing.
Comment: The luxurious nose raises expectations that the palate can't quite match.

7.3

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Cooley Distillery, Riverstown, Cooley, Co. Louth, Republic of Ireland

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