Magilligan
7.5

Magilligan

Single Malt Irish Whiskey

ABV 43%

Seems slightly maltier and more estery than its stablemates.

Michael Jackson

Specification

Magilligan

Brand

Single Malt Irish Whiskey

Expression

Pot Still

Type

No age statement

Age (Years)

43%

ABV

Republic of Ireland

Region/Country

Standard (Distillery or blended)

Bottling Type

Tasting Notes

Michael Jackson

Taster

Nose: Sweet. Oily. Zest of lime.

Palate: Fresh. Slips down beautifully. Slippery, creamy, fruity (lime again).

Finish: Clean, crisp. Biscuity. Enough dryness to make me want another.

Comment: Seems slightly maltier and more estery than its stablemates.

Score: 7.5

Jim Murray

Taster

Nose: Vaguely musty but enlivened by sultanas.

Palate: Early sweet malt and then a rush of some rather hot, uncontrolled spices.

Finish: Absolute beauty at last as the maltiness has settled.

Comment: A surprisingly eclectic and unwielding style of Cooley single malt (as opposed to pure pot still as it says on the label) that lacks charm and balance in the earliest moments. Ultimately disappointing.

Score: 7.5

7.5
Overall Score

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