Once a year, this finely balanced, sophisticated spirit is created in the heart of Ireland. It is a marriage between the craft of small-batch cider-making and our legendary whiskey, creating a layered complexity of nose and taste that is richly rewarding.
This one of a kind special edition can only be found at airport stores.

This is a rare and noble Irish whiskey that is the essence of Ireland, with notes of toasted oak tinged with cider sweetness to engage and delight the palate of true Irish whiskey lovers.

Official tasting notes:

• Nose Fresh leafiness with a hint of crisp green apple and sweet maltiness.
• Taste Light bodied with a sweet, fruity vibrancy, that is soft and  mellow with a lovely balance of oak, creamy malt and sweet, fresh apple notes.
• Finish Lingering sweetness with very subtle fruitiness.

What I say

Sampled during the #TullamoreDEW tweet tasting hosted by Tullamore D.E.W. and @TheWhiskyWire on 2nd March 2016.

My Tasting notes:

• Appearance: Full amber gold (10/20)
• Nose: Putty, linseed oil, play-doh, floral blossom, apple peels dried, malt, yeasty, bread/beer
• Taste: Quite smooth, scrumpy/Cidre Bouché Brut de Normandie cereal, linseed oil, malt, yeasty bread, drying at the end
• Finish: Medium-long, fruity apple, feremented, yeasty and drying oak wood

Overall

An unusual mixture of whisky and cider flavours that I quite enjoyed, reminiscent of Calvados in some ways and some of the more rustic Normandy ciders we have sampled.

Score 85/100

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