Clonakilty Double Oak Irish Whiskey Revie,w

At first look, there may be a temptation to argue that The Clonakilty Double Oak Irish Whiskey is definitely a Triple. It makes use of ex-Bourbon, new charred American oak and ex-Pink Wine casks. In truth, I wished to make that argument, however the operative phrase in that title is Oak.

“Triple Wooden”… positive, as a result of it makes use of three totally different “preparations” of wooden, but it surely does that utilizing simply two totally different sorts of oak: American and European. Three kinds, two oaks, is sensible. Now let’s see if it’s any good.

Now, let’s get to drinkin’!

Clonakilty Double Oak Irish Whiskey – Particulars and Tasting Notes

Whiskey Particulars

Non-Chill Filtered | Pure Colour

Fashion: Mix (Irish)
Area: Eire
Distiller: The Atlantic Distillery

Mash Invoice: Single Malt + Single Grain Whiskey
Cask: ex-Bourbon, New Charred American Oak, STR ex-Bordeaux Casks
Age: 3+ years
ABV: 43.6%

Batch: 019
Bottles: 6,700

Clonakilty Double Oak Irish Whiskey Value: $45*

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Clonakilty Double Oak Irish Whiskey Tasting Notes

EYE
Straw

NOSE
Banana, honey, dried orchard fruit and vanilla sweet, graham, and a contact of baking spice.

Fairly normal Irish Single Malt aroma with a pleasant fruity sweetness.

PALATE
Banana, honey graham, dried orchard fruit, vanilla taffy, baking spice, and a touch of grain.

Once more, fairly normal, however fairly darn good.

FINISH
Medium -> Banana chips, honey graham, and a few spice.

BALANCE, BODY and FEEL
First rate stability, medium physique, comfortable heat really feel.

Clonakilty Double Oak Irish Whiskey- General Ideas and Rating

Not what I’d name a stand-out, however for a brand new model, it’s fairly good. Holds a pleasant stability, has a pleasant straightforward aroma and taste and it’s remarkably straightforward to sip on. My first glass of it disappeared shortly as did the Excellent Tipperary I made with it after.

Positive it might use a bit extra time for some added maturity, however because it sits now it’s pleasant and has a pleasant, natural-tasting, sweetness that carries it from sniff to complete. I’ll take pleasure in sipping and mixing by way of this Clonakilty Double Oak Irish Whiskey.

SCORE: 3/5 (above common, price testing ~ B- | 80-82)

*Disclosure: The bottle for this Irish Whiskey overview was graciously despatched to me by the corporate with out obligation. The views, opinions, and tasting notes are 100% my very own.