89 Great
Midleton Dair Ghaelach Grinsells Wood
Distiller
Midleton
Bottler
Midleton
ABV
58.2%
Age
15 Years
Price
$200+
A tough one to pronounce, this very limited edition from Midleton highlights an extremely unique wood choice for maturation. Let's see how it is.
Aggregated Reviews
Raided Score: 92Distiller By Amanda Schuster This dram definitely benefits from a drop or two of water or an ice shaving to open it up to fully appreciate its nuances. Read Full Review Raided Score: 92Whisky Monster By Koray Kaan Ă–zdemir This was one of the best Irish whiskies and one of the best drams I have tried in 2017 Read Full Review Raided Score: 90Whisky Advocate By Jonny McCormick A silky smooth mouthfeel of succulent fruits is shaken down with cocoa powder. Black currant squares up as heavy pot incarnate. Clove-spiked stewed apple weighs into a lengthy finish. Read Full Review Raided Score: 80The Daily Pour By t8ke The funky wood choice here doesn't add a ton of pizzazz, but drinkers are still left with tons of flavor and an interesting finish. Read Full Review Raided Score is a conversion from an external site's score, to our in house uniform scoring system. Please see the FAQ for more.
House Review
Nose:
Maple, pepper, tobacco, melon and caramel.
Taste:
Sweet, thin to medium mouthfeel, mild heat, vanilla, dry tobacco, cocoa.
Finish:
Medium length, rich spice, clove, pepper, tobacco, brown sugar, mild cocoa and lots of toffee.
Overall:
The funky wood choice here doesn't add a ton of pizzazz, but drinkers are still left with tons of flavor and an interesting finish.
Score:
80
By t8ke
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