Teeling Single Pot Still

Aromas of straw or hay, soft honey, and vanilla ice cream, amidst lots of grain. Palate opens up with a little caramel and vanilla. Quite oily and thick, and the subtle sweetness lingers for a while.

Spicy and peppery. Bit of a shock at first but a nice change once I got used to it. Peppery aftertaste lingers long after

This is way too young to be nearly the same cost as Redbreast 12, Green Spot, and Powers John's Lane. I did a comparison between this, Redbreast 12, and Powers John's Lane. This was nowhere near the quality compared to the other two, which have specific age statements. The color is a pale straw yellow. The nose is earthy, and it tasted more of grain and vanilla. No joke, this reminded me of a tehona-style blanco tequila on the nose. I get some lighter sweeter notes like white grapes and vanilla here and there. The mouthfeel is thin but there is a lingering spiciness. It's definitely one of the most earthy Irish I've tried, so I'll give it some points for uniqueness. It's definitely different than most Irish whiskey's for sure, but the price does not match the quality. I'm disappointed that I paid $60 for this. If this was closer to $45, I'd consider it, but I'd still take the $35 Teeling Small Batch over this. If you're considering buying this, spend a few extra dollars and get the Powers John's Lane or Redbreast 12 instead.

Citrusy, grassy. Nice light spice lingering peppery finish

I visited the Teeling distillery last month, took in a tour (self-guided these days), and I got to sample this spirit and take some home. The overall impression of this single pot still is of a spirit too young yet to be considered good. The nose appears very young, grainy and chemically (is it the feints that smell more like that?). In addition to apples and superglue, I get a bit of a farmyard smell and detect grass and hay like the Distiller tasting notes highlight. It hits the palate hot and peppery, which is not unusual for a pot still whiskey. But I don't get much else other than a hot, young spirit - it could just as well be tequila. There is no finesse. You won’t find comparisons to John’s Lane or Redbreast. It is very much like a new make; a poitín taste. Who knows what the years will bring to this but for now I just think it's mediocre.