Tastes

A bit expensive for this "first" release but really enjoying the flavors. Honey with saltine crackers plus something unique too that I can't quite put my finger on, that definitely works (is this the Maris Otter Malt?). Very excited to see what they bring in the future!

Tried at whisky bar and very enjoyable, though expensive dram. Much mellower than the 24yr Muckety Muck Single Grain and came across as lower ABV even though 47.4 vs 45. Nice caramel, brown sugar/maple flavors and mouth coating feel.

Very fruity nose which comes across as big, fresh strawberries for me. Palate is sweet and fruity with strawberries and maybe cherries, but a bit on the thin side. Very enjoyable and easy drinker that has me wanting to keep an eye on this distillery for future releases.

Very odd nose - slight soy sauce or hint of vinegar? No sweetness at all and thankfully nose doesn't translate to the palate... Palate has some sweetness and little else but easy to drink.

Received a sample of this one. Really like the nose on this one as it has a maple syrup/pancake syrup note which continues into the palate. An easy drinker with creamy sweetness, but not too sweet. I think $45 is a good value for this one and like that it doesn't come across as thin as most Irish whiskey I have tried.

This definitely needs, and can take a lot of water. I have no problem drinking higher, cask strength whiskies but occasionally run across one that really only shines with water. Nose has smoke and red fruits and neat it is just very rough and youthful. Took a second adding of water and then it rounded/smoothed out with much better integration of smoke and juicy re fruits and hint of savory note. Worth taking time with this one 👍