West Cork Black Cask Irish Whiskey Aged 5 Years is a blended Irish whiskey produced by West Cork Distillers in Skibbereen, County Cork. It is a blend of 66% grain whiskey and 34% malt whiskey, aged first in first-fill bourbon casks before being finished in heavily charred Level 5 bourbon casks. Bottled at 40% ABV, it typically retails for $35 to $40.
This blended Irish whiskey was finished in double-charred first-fill bourbon barrels “to deliver enhanced vanilla,” the producer says. Mission accomplished: Look for a deep-gold hue and lots of vanilla on nose and palate.