Powers John's Lane Release 12 Year

[LOOK] Light, golden [NOSE] Shortbread cookies, bread pudding rum sauce, butter, golden raisins, wildflowers [PALATE] Roasted peanuts, honey, chocolate, hazelnuts, vanilla, nut brittles, roast apple [FINISH] Short, sweet becomes dry Masala, oaky [MOUTHFEEL] Light, white wine, crisp, bright

8/10 terrific irish

At the Irish bar in Connecticut where I always seek out for their Fish and Chips with an ale/stout or two. Peruse the shelf to determine what I have afterwards and Powers 12 is there and, since I never tasted, took advantage of the opportunity. Nose is sweet honey, vanilla, banana and cereal. A good Irish whiskey aroma. Arrives surprisingly hot. Wood dominates the palate. Nutmeg, sugar, oak are all blended in a thin body. The dram does sweeten over time (15-20 minutes) with a touch of water. A bitter and woody finish that does last for a good length of time. This has a lovely, sweet nose and to a great contrast, a dry oaky and spicy palate. This feels younger than a 12 year; I was surprised somewhat by that spiciness/bite. A teaspoon of water and patience tones the Power’s harshness down. Maybe I prefer my Irish whiskey’s sweeter (ala Green Spot/Red Breast), but, give it time and water and you have a decent Irish dram. [85/100][Tasted: 11/7/16 @ Vaughan’s]