Kilbeggan Small Batch Rye

Interesting change from the typical Irish Whiskey. I like the change but not sure I’d buy another bottle.

Sweet with spicy rye notes at the end. Very enjoyable.

Nose: Butter, pears, and fresh green herbs. Next comes nice malt and buttered toast. More rye spice the second time in, though none of that dill/fennel I usually get from ryes - thank god! For some reason it reminds me of walking through a humid pine/fir forest after a rain - that resinous earth smell. Palate: Malty sweetness with a nice big kick of spices, like mint, rye, and that mix of cinnamon/allspice that I get from single pot stills. There's this light citrus/pine note that rides above all that creamy malt. Finish: Long, mouthwatering on the tongue and dry on the edges. This lasts and lasts through waves of toasty malt, butter, and vanilla cream. There's a nice tingle on the sides of the tongue that I really like. Conclusion: Damn! This is phenomenal! It combines all the tasty maltiness with great spiciness from both single pot still and rye (but without all the nasty dill/cilantro/fennel from american ryes). Definitely glad I have another bottle of this around.