Tyrconnell 16 Year Oloroso & Moscatel Cask Finish

Nose: cherry and subtle cocoa powder with a hint of rose petals Palate: brighter than anticipated, with a tinge of chili spice, a hint of salt, and a lot of sweet dried fruit. Almost a pop of cotton candy sweetness before the finish. Full bodied. Rich and delightful!

Didn't get the reg. finish 16yr some months ago when it was available on sale at the PLCB but did grab this one when it went on sale just now for the same $20 off. Like many here, all of my tastings are done neat unless specified in the review. Excellent noser with sweet fruit and mildish proof vapor. The slightest sip of the stuff on tasting brings an amazing assortment of flavors. The proof mist is just right and the strength of spice burn seems well balanced and really very good. For the $80 I paid this is a real treat, similar in experience to Midleton Yellow Spot but not quite on par. The salt with this one is a nice feature and I generally haven't experienced it elsewhere, with many candidates now under the belt. Bringing in some air and swooshing it a bit brings a deadening sensation to the tongue after finish similar to many whiskeys I've tried. Most of those generally result in wood or Menthol/Mint aftertaste. But this one is different in it's own peculiar way and, as with the Midleton Spots, I very much like it. For reference I consider the Red Spot to be one of the finest whisky experiences I have ever encountered at a non-stratospheric price and worth every damn penny. Don't know if the normal asking price for these 16 year Tyrconnells here in PA is worth the $100 tag when the Yellow Spot is not far away on the shelf for that same price ... but at $80 I can certainly "suffer", as only a good-natured Irishman can, through at least one bottle. $100 in Pa, current sale for $80 Edit 5/9/21 --- okay, so make that two bottles :) Raised the rating a bit because, you know, it's whisky drinking.

Runs a bit hot on first taste. Notable minerality, almost chalky. Grows on you to become an incredible whiskey

100% worth the $79 price tag we paid. Tasted like Carmel apple pops but wasn’t sweet just had the flavor.

Nose: Flowers, Raisins, Dark Chocolate, Blackberries, Plums, Cherries, Toffee, Pepper, Cinnamon, Honey, Apricots, Oranges, Watermelons Palate: Dark Chocolate, Toffee, Oak, Pepper, Cloves, Raisins, Leather, Cherries, Dates, Oranges, Nutmeg, Vanilla Finish: Dark Chocolate, Red Apples, Raisins, Cloves, Toffee, Flowers, Oranges, Figs

Delicious dram from Tyrconnell! The nose I get floral notes and peach and honeysuckle. The tasting notes I get honey and spice and orange/peach with a hint of woodiness. It’s a really easy drinking whiskey and very tasty!

The nose is herbal summer, with champagne minerality, and something flowery. As it airs out, you can discern aromas of pear and melon. The palate is honeyed, like mead, with orchard and tropical fruits following. Then a citrus note integrates well as a finish of grapefruit and sandalwood. The moscatel cask influence is the highlight of the show, while the oloroso cask influence is imperceptible to my untrained palate. Still, it's amazing, I could sip this all day! Being as it is double, rather than triple distilled (as are the majority of Irish whiskies), a very satisfactory mouthfeel is apparent. As a summer dram, this Irish whiskey performs marvelously, offering complexity equal to, or better than, Diageo 'classic' scotches like the Dalwhinnie 15 or Cragganmore 12. This a limited edition release, however, and I'll probably have a tantrum with it's eventual absence. Kilbeggan Distillery, are you reading this?! For the sake of Jesus, Mary & Joseph: go with this as a standard offering. My Rating Glossary: Two Stars: "I'd rather be drinking lite beer." Two 1/2 Stars: "Posh rubbish." Three Stars: "I love whisk(e)y. This is average love." Three 1/2 Stars: "May buy again." Four Stars: "I've got to get you into my life." Four 1/2 Stars: "Better than drugs." Five Stars: "Life is good. Whisky makes it better."