ABV 40%
The palate was a surprise after the promise of the nose, but then it all picked back up at the finish.
Rob Allanson
Halewood Artisanal Spirits
Brand
Halewood Artisanal Spirits
Bottler
Single Malt Irish Whiskey
Expression
Single Malt
Type
No age statement
Age (Years)
40%
ABV
Republic of Ireland
Region/Country
Standard (Distillery or blended)
Bottling Type
Taster
Nose: Vanilla slices, flaky layers of pastry then more cream and chocolate. A little rubbery hit, pencil erasers, baby powder, wood shavings and a little nutmeg spice.
Palate: A little flat after a decent nose. Cherry pie, brown sugar and hits of spices, cinnamon to the front.
Finish: That pencil eraser note takes hold with toasted oak, then everything dries slowly leaving a little sweetness too.
Comment: The palate was a surprise after the promise of the nose, but then it all picked back up at the finish.
Score: 8.1
Taster
Nose: Lemon and raspberry marshmallow with Marmite and dried mango. Hot porridge made with sweetened almond milk and served up with Malted Milk biscuits and cranberries.
Palate: Malty with toasted oats, barley sugars and milk chocolate Hobnobs. Add yoghurt-covered peanuts. Essences of olives and feta, sautéed mushrooms and kaffir lime leaves.
Finish: Burnt wood shavings, parmesan and saddle leather appears to lengthen the finish.
Comment: If you could bottle the essence of what umami truly is.
Score: 8.4
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