Absolutely outstanding! It can easily compete with Macallan/Glendronach/Glengoyne/Glenfarclas due to its pleasant and balanced sherry influence, along with hints of classic Irish tropical fruits and spices. Nose: Raisins, Figs, Nutmeg, Coconut, Cinnamon, Cloves, Bananas, Stewed Red Apples, Brown Sugar, Guava, Mocha, Raspberries, Luxardo Cherries, Brown Butter Cake, Walnuts Palate: Honey, Toffee, Raisins, Prunes, Milk Chocolate, Dates, Fig Newtons, Brown Sugar, Cloves, Hazelnuts, Nutmeg, Orange Peels, Tobacco, Leather, Maple Syrup, Blackberries Finish: Stewed Red Apples, Kiwis, Leather, Dark Chocolate, Oranges, Cinnamon, Prunes, Raisins, Sultanas, Pineapples
Glendalough 25 Year Irish Oak Finish
4.88 Exceptional
Whiskey Irish Whiskey Ireland 25 Year 46% ABV
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Glendalough 25 Year Irish Oak Finish first aged in heavily-charred American oak ex-bourbon barrels. It was subsequently matured in Spanish oak ex-oloroso sherry casks, concluding its maturation in virgin Irish oak. Production was limited to 1700 bottles, with 752 allocated to the US. This single malt is bottled at 92 proof and is not chill-filtered.
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