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West Cork 12 Yr Rum Irish Whisky 750ml
West Cork

West Cork 12 Year Rum Cask Finish

3.66 Decent

28 reviews28 ratings

86 critic score Above average for whiskey

Whiskey Irish Whiskey Ireland 12 Year 43% ABV

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About this bottle

Founded in 2003 by three companions, West Cork Distillers is the producer of this Irish single malt. It underwent 12 years of aging in first-fill bourbon barrels, followed by a 110-day finishing period in rum casks. This limited release is presented at 43% ABV.

How it tastes

Measured across 14 flavor axes. Tap a note to find other bottles that lead with it.

Rich 70
Spicy 70
Vanilla 70
Sweet 60
Herbal 60
Oily 50
Fruity 50

Reviews

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Darrin Dejesus 3.0

A touch of peat distinguishes it from Balvenie, yet it's very smooth.

Lionel Ibarra 3.8

Aroma of a barrel room. Faintly earthy. Sweet conclusion from rum influence.

Renae Gibson 4.3

So good! Pleasant oak notes from the barrel

Ayana Chisholm 3.0

Nothing remarkable, but not bad either.

Cortez Clancy 4.8

Best Irish I've had

Justin Newman 3.3

First taste.

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