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Whisky #32 – Redbreast 12 Year Old Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey

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IMG_2593Redbreast 12 Year Old Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey. Dublin, Ireland. ABV: 40.00%. Tasted at The Royal, $0 – shouted by my cousin Marcus’ colleague Phil.

Colour: Gold brassy appearance.

Nose: Golden syrup sweetness, feint hint of peat perhaps?

Palate: Quite a smooth & subtle entry. Unlike most Irishmen when they enter a room. Soft sweet slightly creamy notes.

Finish: Quite short, like a leprechaun. Hints of oak linger.

Comments: A bit more character than I was expecting from an Irish dram.

Whisky #13: Tyrconnell Single Malt Irish Whiskey

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FacebooktwitterredditpinterestlinkedinmailFacebooktwitterredditpinterestlinkedinmailby featherIMG_2522Tyrconnell Single Malt Irish Whiskey. Riverstown, Dundalk, Ireland. ABV: 40.00%.  Tasted at Bobeche, $12.

Colour: Bright gold. At least I can see the damn colour this time, unlike the Bunnahabhain 12 Year Old I attempted to taste yesterday at 3am in a dimly lit bar.

Nose: Malty, hints of hay.

Palate: Smooth entry. Earthy, malty flavours with a bit of spice.

Finish: Quite a short & peppery after taste, a very dry finish.

Comments: I haven’t tried too many Irish whiskies before, certainly never an Irish single malt, so wasn’t quite sure what to expect. Interesting to try, quite ok to drink, but not sure there’s enough flavour to get me excited enough to go out and buy another round (or bottle). If you like dry peppery flavours, go ahead…or just go nuts with the pepper grinder on your meal instead.

Only the second time I’ve been to Bobeche, but upon ordering I was asked if I’m “that whisky guy” as they’d been speaking to someone from Sentinel about the guy who is doing the tasting of 365 whiskies in a year. I seem to be getting a name for myself already!