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About this bottle
Part of the brand's Very Rare Casks series, Teeling 32 Year Purple Muscat Finish is an exclusive US offering, a first for this collection. This single malt was distilled in 1990 and initially aged in ex-bourbon barrels for 28 years. Master Distiller Alex Chasko then chose a single French oak Portuguese purple muscat wine cask for its secondary maturation. Limited to 283 bottles, this whiskey was available in November 2022 at retailers in CA, NV, TX, IL, NY, MA, and FL for $3499.99.
How it tastes
Measured across 14 flavor axes. Tap a note to find other bottles that lead with it.
The best Irish whisky I ever tasted and one of the best of any whiskies I have ever tasted. Nose: Raisins, Blackberries, Dark Chocolate, Plums, Mocha, Blackcurrants, Lavender, Violets, Pineapples, Grapefruits, Pomegranates, Milk Chocolate, Rosewater, Honey, Elderflower. Palate: Milk Chocolate, Pineapples, Pomegranates, Grapefruit, Passionfruit, Dates, Figs, Lavender, Prunes, Blood Oranges, Chili Peppers, Cloves, Cinnamon, Elderflower. Finish: Raisins, Plums, Grapefruit, Pomegranates, Blackcurrants, Bananas, Toffee, Sultanas, Honey, Maple Syrup, Pineapples, Walnuts, Cashews, Blood Oranges, Ginger, Chili Peppers.
HHershel Chambers5.0
Got to sample this amazing scotch alongside a master distiller this week. The aroma is a rich collection of mango, apricot jam, and figs. Each taste is like a concentrated fruit nectar, thick and syrupy, with a lingering taste of more apricots. I adore the tropical and stone fruit character of older Cooley scotches bottled by Teeling and this one ranks among the best. It's hard to pinpoint the muscat cask's impact from my small pour, but whatever it contributes is clearly a plus.
WWilla Weathers5.0
The aroma is rich with berry fruits, warm caramel, and a hint of vanilla bean. The flavors erupt in the mouth with a wave of grape that never overpowers but instead supports and blends with the malted barley. For such an extended aging period, it possesses considerable character. The higher proof contributes by revealing the more subtle qualities of an older Irish whiskey. The mouthfeel is smooth and consistent across the palate, and the finish lingers with just a touch of the Muscat at the end. Very flavorful, expertly crafted, and quite rare. The author is an online publication.
LLorraine Crook5.0
NOSE
Dried wine, brown sugar, baking spice, intricate dried dark fruit, earthy malt, a light tannic wood touch, vanilla fondant.
Dark and intense, like an approaching storm.
PALATE
Intricate dried dark fruit, intricate baking spice, intricate dried dark fruit, earthy malt, light tannic wood, plus hints of vanilla fondant and camphor.
Rich and dense with a slightly sharp bite that keeps this spirit fresh and engaging sip after sip.
FINISH
Lingering -> Dried dark fruit, dry wine, brown sugar, wood, and spice.
