| Rating | 93 |
| Style |
Irish Whiskey Whiskey |
| Classification | Single Malt |
| Age Statement | 15 Years |
| Produced In | Ireland |
| ABV | 46% |
| Availability | Year Round |
| Price | $228.00 |
| Reviewed By | |
| Reviewed | 2025-03-12 |
Irish Whiskey Bonding Co. Merchants Malt 15 Year Old Review
This sourced, 46-percent ABV single malt arrives at 15 years old, aged exclusively in ex-bourbon casks. It’s admittedly pricey for the age statement, but its notably light hue will quickly pique the interest of experienced whiskey drinkers, suggesting a lack of added colorants and a deft hand during maturation. While initially only vaguely fruity and perfumed on the nose, it continually evolves in glass, soon delivering tropical notes and bold (as well as unexpected) oaky sweetness on the palate. Overall, this is an intriguing and deeply rewarding dram.
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