The second 50ml sample of the evening was generously supplied by a friend as part of a surprise Christmas gift. This Irish whisky is only available in a few states in the upper mid-West: 2 Gingers. It also comes in the standard 80 proof and is a clear, straw yellow in color. Like most Irish whiskies it also appears to be very light.
The nose pops with a lively citrus and honey mixture. There's a faint bit of oak if you really inhale it deeply, but it's very light. On the palate it's a a tad sweet and malty. There's nothing that jumps out at you through the entire sip. A bit of a slight burn from the oak washes it away rather cleanly. The finish is medium in length, warm but non-offending.
There's nothing outstanding about it when drinking it neat, but I could see it adding a bit of citrus to any mixed cocktail you choose to add it to. I don't really drink mixed drinks using whiskey so I don't see myself needing a full bottle, but it was nice to review it neat and add it to my review catalog. Cheers and thanks to Paul for the awesome Christmas gift.
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