Extra Irish whiskey is headed our manner, people. The Flying Tumbler model — named for a neighborhood pigeon — isn’t fairly 2 years previous. Right here’s what we all know:
Flying Tumbler, an Irish Whiskey model created and launched by the Walsh household, is out there within the U.S. market rolling out first within the North Japanese portion of the nation. The model initially launched in August 2020 in Dublin and is now obtainable in Massachusetts with roll out into New York later this yr.
The model’s identify was impressed by a breed of pigeons, Irish Flying Tumblers, that leaves residence in quest of journey however who finally at all times return residence. “We strongly imagine that everyone has a little bit of Flying Tumbler innate to them, that spirit of journey to journey and expertise however to at all times return residence to share tales of travels,” says Patrick Walsh, Head of Operations for the household owned, household based firm. Walsh co-founded the corporate with siblings Thomas Walsh, Head of Gross sales and Jen McGinnell, Head of Finance.
Flying Tumbler is out there in three expressions, The Chook, The Tippler and The Curler. Within the U.S., The Chook shall be obtainable initially. This expression is a four-part mix of grain and malt whiskies lower to 43% ABV and aged in a mixture of ex bourbon and oloroso sherry casks.
We obtained The Chook and are glad to inform you the way it tastes. To wit:
Barely astringent on the nostril; there’s some youth right here, grainy with a observe of bitter orange peel and a slight furnishings polish observe evident. The palate is delicate however agreeable, once more exhibiting a bit citrus in opposition to a backdrop of cereal. Grassy and chewy, with notes of toasted almonds approaching marzipan at instances. Slowly however finally, a candy observe of vanilla sugar and milk chocolate emerges because the whiskey builds towards a country however approachable end.
86 proof.
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Flying Tumbler Irish Whiskey “The Chook”
$50
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