Bart's
7.8

Bart's

Blended Irish Whiskey

ABV 46%

Reviewed Issue 195

Simple and summery. A perfectly pleasant sip.

Bethany Brown

Specification

Lough Ree Distillery

Brand

Lough Ree Distillery

Bottler

Blended Irish Whiskey

Expression

Blended

Type

No age statement

Age (Years)

46%

ABV

Republic of Ireland

Region/Country

Independent Bottling

Bottling Type

Tasting Notes

Bethany Brown

Taster

Nose: Green apple skin and limeade. Vanilla cream on fluffy Scotch pancakes. Caramel-topped digestive biscuit and a hint of physalis. Oat cakes and whipped butter.

Palate: Light bodied. Baked apple and cinnamon-oat crumble. Brown sugar. Sponge fingers with vanilla cream. Underripe apricot, lime peel, and a hint of apple cider vinegar.

Finish: Medium-short. Honey, dried apple, and oats.

Comment: Simple and summery. A perfectly pleasant sip.

Score: 7.9

Christopher Coates

Taster

Nose: Buttered popcorn, caramels, vanilla pod, and brandy cream. Hay, sandalwood, and pumpernickel.

Palate: Medium. Vanilla cream, buttered wholemeal bread, lemon curd, and toffee sauce. Candied walnut and a touch of nutmeg. A medley of juicy fruit gummy candies.

Finish: Medium, on almond biscotti.

Comment: A quaffable blend with decent heft and a pleasing balance of flavours.

Score: 7.8

7.8
Overall Score

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