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Powers John's Lane Release 12 Year
Single Pot Still — Ireland
Reviewed
March 21, 2022 (edited April 13, 2022)
Smooth and delicious. This is the best Irish I have had due to the complexity and smoothness while still being rich with flavor - better than RB Cask 12 and any of the spots (even Blue). There is a thick beeswax and orange blossom hit right away that melts into a dark brown sugar, sweet cereal, and almost grape jelly note. There's a puff of smokey leather too. A slight pepper heat is present but very mellow, along with a chocolate and orange finish that lasts a bit, with a hint of metals (in a good way). The doubters will say this should be a higher proof to be worth it but I disagree. As it stands, the smoothness and balance of flavors, especially at $60-$80 range makes this a must buy.
80.0
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Bottle
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A friend just found this for me at $56 a bottle in New Hampshire, making it a must buy and stock bottle. It was $80 in Connecticut...still worth it.
I had this as part of an Irish whiskey night with all of the Spots, including Blue, and found this to be the most complex and balanced, especially given the price point. Although, I guess sipping multiple whiskies in one night can lead to a skewed judgement on multiple levels... @Bourbon_Obsessed_Lexington
I struggle with this one. Agree the proof is just right - my initial thoughts were a beefed up green spot but time seems to be helping it, need to try it again.