ABV 55%
The nose announced a sweet dram but this wasn’t the case on the palate. A dash of water smoothes the flavours, but there is perhaps a sensation \nof immaturity.
Martine Nouet
Tullamore D.E.W.
Brand
Celebratory Phoenix Single Batch
Expression
Blended
Type
No age statement
Age (Years)
2014
Year of Bottling
55%
ABV
Republic of Ireland
Region/Country
Standard (Distillery or blended)
Bottling Type
Taster
Nose: Sweet. Lots of caramel. Demerara sugar. A touch of orange (like in Cointreau). Vanilla syrup.
Palate: Sweet and cloying at start, then the alcohol bite takes the sugary sensation away but numbs the palate.
Finish: Rather short, not leaving much, apart from a burning sensation.
Comment: The nose announced a sweet dram but this wasn’t the case on the palate. A dash of water smoothes the flavours, but there is perhaps a sensation \nof immaturity.
Score: 7.2
Taster
Nose: Grainy spirit with a pot still spiciness. Floral, rye-like notes and subtle, spicy, mocha oak vanillins. The alcohol is holding the oak in place but water knocks it back. Brings out a citrus note.
Palate: Subtle. Coffee, chocolate. Barley and pot still spice, grainy spirit. Really alcoholic but the sugars balance. Water brings out the oils, softer oak and spices.
Finish: What a finish! Intensely herbal and spicy with a real kick. The oak is restrained by the alcohol. Water brings out the herbal notes.
Comment: What is this? An Irish pot still whiskey aged in French oak. Either way, it’s gorgeous!
Score: 9.4
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