Simple and summery. A perfectly pleasant sip.
Bethany Brown
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
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
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
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