Our tastings have been few and far between, for some reason. So when Whisky Galore announced a virtual tasting of Dingle Distillery (Ireland) it seemed rude to say no. Samples arrived in a nice box, including a tasting glass.
I haven't been won over by irish whisk(e)y in the past, but hey, ya gotta keep trying...
Sample A : Bourbon
Nose: oaky, chardonnay, marshmallows, parma violets, pears, sweet
Palate: chilli / peppers, oaky, no complex
Finish: medium, chilli / pepper.
very drinkable, 6.5 or 7/10
Sample B : Madeira
Nose: red wine, bourbon, marshmallows, candy floss, toffee, citrus, liquorice
Palate: not whisky, pepper, chilly, light watery.
Finish: pepper / chilli, medium
5/10 pretty bland
Sample C : PX
Nose: old leather, parmesan, fortified wine, xmas mince pie, sherry
Palate: sharper sherry pepper, bottled too young?
Finish: medium, sharp
6.5/10 not great but some flavour.
Sample D :
Nose: sweet, candyfloss, bourbon, white wine, marshmallow, vanilla, raspberry
Palate: fruity, tingly, spicy, dry, salty
Finish: long, complex
7.5/10 quite good.
Not enough to convince me that Irish Whiskey is worth exploring, but also, enough to keep me trying it.
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