| Rating | 93 2022 Top 50 |
| Style |
Irish Whiskey Whiskey |
| Classification | Blend |
| Produced In | Ireland |
| ABV | 43.6% |
| Availability | Year Round |
| Price | $50.00 |
| Reviewed By | |
| Reviewed | 2022-12-06 |
Clonakilty Distillery Single Batch Double Oak Cask Finish Irish Whiskey Review
The concept of "double oak" whiskey, which involves finishing an aged distillate in new oak barrels, is more commonly associated with bourbon. However, this blended Irish whiskey takes the concept to a new level, also spending time in shaved and toasted European oak red wine casks. The result is a whiskey with a spray of citrus and candied ginger on the nose, and flavors of caramel, orange, and burnt sugar on the palate. It mixes a great Old Fashioned, but it's also delicious when sipped neat.
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