HYDE No. 1 President's Cask 10 Year Sherry Cask Finish

hell goldene Farbe. Im Geruch fruchtig süß nach Pflaume. Überraschend Intensiv fruchtig nach Traube, mild süß langanhaltend im Mund. helle Trauben bleiben im Mund

Vanilla and toasted cereal on the nose. The mouthful is rather thin, but the palate is smooth and warm, with hints of orchard fruit and honey. The finish is fruity, oaky and relatively short. Not bad, but not great.

Notes of oak, with a touch of oak and hints of oak. This is as one-dimensional as it gets. I will admit, however, that it isn't actually unpleasant - I'm just not the type of person who is looking to pair his whisky with a 2x4 at Home Depot. As for the whole sherry thing, these were not first fill casks. Impossible, as there is barely any fruit on the palate. The bourbon on the other hand is quite evident, as honey and vanilla is present throughout. Not bad.

Douglas Hyde, the 1st President of Ireland, serves as namesake of this independently bottled single malt from Cooley distillery - and he'd be proud! Hibernia Distillers presents Hyde 10 as unmistakably Irish whiskey that delivers an intense nose of ripe peaches, creamy vanilla and grassy/floral notes. The sherry finish adds chocolate and hints of spices. Fresh and substantial in the arrival, the taste develops fruity, honeyed and bittersweet before finishing with well-measured oak influence. What's missing? Well, a more affordable price tag and real character. RATING: 3.5/5.0 stars ≙ 84 pts → ABOVE AVERAGE