A richly sherried, indulgent Irish whiskey, drawn from a small selection of Oloroso, Pedro Ximénez and Pajarete casks and encompassing Pot Still, Grain and Malt components. An excellent exposition of the blending tradition that defined Ireland's whiskey heyday.
The worlds favourite liqueur brand acording to global sales across 160 countries. Though if they deducted the unopened bottles at the back of the drinks cabinets of deceased grandparents, one assumes it would rank about 6th.
Finished in barrels from the famous Bordeaux estate Chateau Leoville Barton. The Bordeaux casks lend an element of red fruit, as well as French oak influences.
BALLYBANNON farm is in Co. Carlowand the barley was grown by farmer TonyLender.
The barley was peated to 47ppm during malting with peat from Ballyteague, Co.
Kildare, and is matured in a combinationof 39% first-fill US oak; 21% virgin US oak; 21% Premium French oak; and 19% Vin Doux Naturel casks.
Named after the river that flows from the Distillery through Sligo town into the Atlantic Ocean, Garavogue Whiskey is a bridge between past and present, honoring the rich traditions of Irish whiskey while embracing innovation and discovery. Every small-batch release under the Garavogue name will be limited and experimental in nature, exploring different ages, maturation techniques and possibly even different types of Irish whiskey.
Tasting Notes
Nose: A vanilla rush with warm peach, apricot and spun sugar. The sweetness is counteracted by musky floral notes and raisin.Palate: Vanilla sweetness with a hint of citrus intertwine with buttery, ripe apples progressing to black coffee, walnut and ground pepper before returning to raisin and sugar cane.Finish: Long and warming, full of fresh fruit bursting with sweetness.
