Evaluation: Keeper’s Coronary heart Irish + American Whiskey 110 Proof

Once we first sampled Keeper’s Coronary heart Irish + American Whiskey final fall, it felt a bit like that whiskey was holding again on us. It seems from a fast survey of the interwebs that we weren’t the one ones that have been only a bit underwhelmed. However with trade heavyweights like Brian Nation and David Perkins on the wheel, it’s not shocking that they popped the hood on this one and did a little bit of fine-tuning for the higher-octane sequel, Irish + American Whiskey 110 Proof. As a reminder, this whiskey is a wedding of sourced American rye and Irish grain and pot nonetheless whiskeys, all aged no less than 4 years, however we nonetheless don’t know the precise proportions within the mix. Guess a bit thriller isn’t a nasty factor. Let’s test it out.

This feels nearly like a completely completely different whiskey. The aroma showcases extra depth than its decrease proof sibling with extra honeyed malt character overtaking the grassy cereal notes of the usual proof providing. It’s a much better complement to the buttery cinnamon sugar component shared by each. With time to open within the glass, the orchard fruit emerges as soon as once more however with extra of a baked profile, nearly apple pie however mild on the baking spice. The palate is considerably improved with an oilier mouthfeel and richer, extra honeyed flavors. Whereas the grain whiskey nonetheless appears to dominate within the mix, the rye provides a welcome layer of complexity, this time displaying much less mint and extra black pepper, clove, and cinnamon. It’s nearly as approachable because the gentler proof authentic: You wouldn’t know this was almost 25 factors larger abv with its even, warming spice that extends throughout the palate. The end is beneficiant and creamy with lingering notes of darkish vanilla bean and lemon curd. I stated final fall that the usual proof had a lot of potential, and it seems like I used to be proper.

110 proof.

A- / $45 / keepersheartwhiskey.com

Keeper’s Coronary heart Irish + American Whiskey 110 Proof

$45

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Drew Beard

Drew Beard is Assistant Editor and Social Media Supervisor for Drinkhacker. He has studied and written about beer, whisk(e)y, and different spirits since he first began consuming them, incomes a number of booze-related benefit badges alongside the best way, together with Licensed Specialist in Spirits and Govt Bourbon Steward. A recovering Federal authorities worker, he’s joyful to have lastly discovered a profession the place it’s acceptable to drink on the job.