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Greenore Single Grain 8 Year
Distiller Score 88
The nose is fairly fragrant with sweet corn, but also includes freshly sliced green apples, coconut, and gentle wood spices. The vanilla picks up a bit more on the palate which starts off silky, but finishes on the oily side. There is a nice tangy quality to the dram that has you salivating for another sip.
Reviewed by Stephanie Moreno
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West Cork 10 Year Single Malt
Distiller Score 87
A fragrant mix of caramel and apples on the nose gives way to cereal (think Corn Flakes). The taste has a lot of those same cereal notes, alongside toffee, apple, and chocolate. Being non-chill filtered gives it a more viscous mouth feel, making for an Irish whiskey you feel like you could chew for dessert.
Reviewed by Keith Allison
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Powers Signature Release
Distiller Score 87
Honeyed grains are found as you both smell and taste this whiskey. The body is slightly slick, but has a nice balance between spice and creaminess. The fruity influence from the sherry casks comes through on the finish sending you off with a touch of sweet and spice and everything nice.
Reviewed by Stephanie Moreno
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Powers Special Reserve 12 Year
Distiller Score 85
This whiskey doesn't offer up any surprises. The usual suspects appear such as honey, vanilla, and wood spices. This isn't necessarily a bad thing; sometimes you aren't looking for the pomp and circumstance. In those situations where you just want whiskey in your belly, this will do just fine.
Reviewed by Stephanie Moreno
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Tullamore D.E.W. 10 Year Single Malt
Distiller Score 86
The wine cask finishes certainly make an impact on the whiskey with a fruit punch and peachy nose. The malt is decently full on your palate and though the fruity tastes continue, it is not too sweet. Those that like sherry finishes on their Scotch should check this bottling out; it is quite the value.
Reviewed by Stephanie Moreno
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The Irishman Single Malt
Distiller Score 86
Pear and apple fruits attack your senses both on your nose and palate. Wood spices seem to drive this whiskey home and carry you to the finish line. Though not exceedingly complex, the whiskey is pleasing and easy like Sunday morning.
Reviewed by Stephanie Moreno
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The Quiet Man 8 Year Single Malt
Distiller Score 86
It has a distinctively tropical nose, full of flowers, fruit, toasted coconut, and oak. In the mouth, there's a lot of cereal grain and malt, along with oak spice, vanilla, papaya, banana, and a bit of sawdust. Orange bitters join in during a medium finish. Overall, a light and pleasant whiskey.
Reviewed by Keith Allison
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Method and Madness Single Grain Finished in Virgin Spanish Oak Casks
Distiller Score 88
The nose is quite light, delicate and floral with cupcake icing, vanilla, sandalwood and toffee bonbons. The palate is richer and warm, bringing aromas of oak, toasted bread, candied orange slices, honey and a full array of sweet and hotter spices. A short and spicy aftermath with drier notes follows. Overall, a very interesting single grain which participates in rising the interest towards this category of whiskey.
Reviewed by Anne-Sophie Bigot
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John L Sullivan The Ten Count 10 Year
Distiller Score 84
The nose is much like a cuppa Irish Breakfast tea--lemon, dark honey, and tea. Orchard fruits come through on the palate along with cereal notes and toffee. There is just a small hint of char from the barrel.
Reviewed by Stephanie Moreno
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McConnell's Irish Whisky 5 Year
Distiller Score 86
Banana esters and creamy vanilla custard lead off on the nose, followed by toffee, black cherry, and hay. The palate is waxy and grain-forward, with honey, chrysanthemum bud, and Tootsie Rolls. The finish is short, with butterscotch and blackberries, as well as brown sugar, cinnamon, peanut shells, and charred oak.
Reviewed by Jake Emen
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Powers Three Swallow Single Pot Still
Distiller Score 88
Light and fruity on the nose, with apples, bananas, oak, and vanilla. In the mouth tropical notes continue to be showcased, with apples, bananas, and coconut joining forces with crème brûlée, butterscotch, and a hint of sherry spice that becomes more pronounced during a nice, medium finish.
Reviewed by Keith Allison
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Kilbeggan 8 Year Single Grain
Distiller Score 83
The nose finds menthol and hay along with vanilla and caramel. A little slick on the palate, you'll find pine, maple, and more vanilla notes. The finish is not very complex, but finishes dry with a touch of char smoke.
Reviewed by Stephanie Moreno