Waterford Whisky The Cuvée Irish Blended Malt Whiskey
Brilliant, medium golden color. The nose is wonderfully fruity offering scents of crisp red apples with accents of orange peel, fresh herbs, mint, and brioche with hints of tropical fruit. The palate is in agreement with the nose while being more spicy, delivering a fruit and chocolate core with generous accents of brown baking spices, sea salt, citrus zest, and white pepper. Full-bodied with superb balance and great length as it becomes drier on the finish. $89.99 – 4 Stars
Clonakilty Distillery Minke Gin
Brilliant, crystal clear. The aromatics are citrus-forward with waves of orange flesh and lemon zest, supported by accents of pine cone, fresh fennel fronds, and sea salt. The palate echoes the nose delivering a silky, fruit-driven core with flanking notes of citrus, juniper, and pepper with a complex lactic note. Full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a bright dose of acidity and salinity that keep it very refreshing. $29.95 – 4 Stars
Black Irish — Irish Cream
Dense and viscous, mocha cream color. The nose is subtle while the scents of Whiskey are certainly wafting upwards supported by notes of milk chocolate, mocha, and roasted hazelnuts. The palate echoes the nose delivering a lush and creamy core with flanking notes of shaved chocolate, marzipan, double cream, vanilla, and Irish Whiskey. Rich and generous without being cloying with perfect balance that begs for the next sip. A dessert in a glass. $29 – 4.5 Stars
Clonakilty Distillery Single Batch Double Oak Blended Irish Whiskey
Brilliant, pale golden straw color. The nose is delicate while very complex offering layered scents of toasted cereal, fresh hay, and ripe orchard fruits with accents of spring flowers and earth. The palate echoes the nose delivering a rich caramel toasted grain core with supporting notes of candied ginger, roasted nuts, five spice, and freshly cracker black pepper. Full-bodied and generous while elegant with ideal balance thanks to bright acidity and profound spice notes. $49.99 – 4.5 Stars
Grace O'Malley Blended Irish Whiskey
Brilliant, golden color. The nose greets with luxurious scents of caramel, vanilla fudge, and Bourbon barrel with accents of orange peel, allspice, and roasted nuts. The palate echoes the nose delivering a rich, caramel malt core with supporting notes of baking spices, honey, and sweet toffee. Medium to full-bodied with a silky, lush core that expands on the palate foiled by crisp acidity and pepper notes. $36.99 – 4 Stars
Waterford Whisky Biodynamic Luna: Edition 1.1 Single Malt Irish Whiskey
Brilliant, pale golden/rose color. The nose is intensely fruity offering scents of ripe stone fruits with baked pear, lemon curd, fresh herbs, hay, and blanched almonds with hints of wild honey. The palate echoes the nose delivering a lush, and decadent fruit-focused core with accents of anise, peppermint, candied ginger, cocoa nibs, and orange peel. Full-bodied with superb balance and incredible length. The generous and complex flavor are robust while ideally proportioned. $125 – 5 Stars
The Busker Triple Cask Triple Smooth Blended Irish Whiskey
Brilliant, pale gold/copper. The aromatics are complex while delicate offering scents of ripe orchard and tropical fruits with vanilla bean, roasted nuts and toasted cereal. The palate echoes the nose delivering a sweet malt and grain-focused core with supporting notes of coffee, brown baking spices, vanilla, and hints of chocolate. Medium-bodied with ideal balance aided by a bright dose of acidity with all aspects in perfect measure. $24.99 – 4 Stars
Proclamation Blended Irish Whiskey
Brilliant, pale golden straw. The nose is generous, offering scents of poached pear, baked apple, and rich custard notes with accents of roasted grain and hints of wild mint. The palate is in full agreement with the nose delivering a decadent, baked orchard fruit in pastry core with flanking notes of mocha, oak, and hints of Sherry. Medium to full-bodied with perfect balance and a sweet, prolonged finish that carries the fruit on for minutes. $34.99 – 4.5 Stars
Baileys Apple Pie Irish Cream
Milky, tan mocha color. The nose is subtle but inviting with classic Baileys with lovely milk chocolate and vanilla, punctuated with sweet baked apple accents. The palate reveals a more assertive apple note along with generous apple pie spices on a viscous, creamy backdrop. Medium-bodied with great length and a super, silky smooth texture. This is a seasonal offering from Baileys so get it while it's here. $24.99 – 4 Stars
Kilbeggan Single Grain Irish Whiskey
Brilliant, golden color. The nose offers scents of sweet grain with vanilla fudge and subtle accents of citrus and nutmeg. The palate echoes the nose delivering a sweet grain core with assertive black pepper and oak notes with a hearty dose of wood tannins. Medium-bodied with rich, sweet grain notes that are overwhelmed by alcohol heat and spice with astringent wood accents rising on the finish. $29.99 – 3 Stars
