Finvara The King's Gambit Irish Whiskey

An elegant Irish Whiskey from Master Distiller David F. Hynes at Finvara Distillery in Fort of Dealgan, Ireland. It's made from grains and malted barley, triple-distilled in copper pot stills, and aged in both bourbon and Sherry casks before being bottled at 43% ABV. It has an aromatic beginning with notes of grain, wood, dried fruit, herbs, and spices. The rich mid-palate reveals notes of caramel, sweet toffee, honey, and butterscotch, culminating in a quick and delicate finish with hints of oak, pepper, vanilla, and chocolate.

This Irish whiskey presents a more intricate flavor profile than I typically encounter from this category. It's a respectable sipper but lacks the smoothness I usually expect from Irish whiskey, offering a character closer to bourbon or rye in some respects. It would perform excellently as a mixer in an Old Fashioned or similar cocktails. Despite tasting like a younger spirit, it represents outstanding value at its current price.

From the Flaviar Advent 2025 #19. Its appearance is a clear, golden amber with medium-lasting legs. The scent presents notes of spice, bread, tobacco, and earth. On the palate, you'll find caramel, fruit, spice, and bread. It has a light body with moderate, low carbonation. 8/4/9/4/17 4.2

A lovely golden color with attractive streaks in the glass. The aroma is dominated by fusil alcohol and honey notes, with malt present on the mid-palate. It has a spicy finish and drinks smoothly.

A standard Irish whiskey. It's smooth with an apple-like flavor.