| Rating | 91 |
| Style |
Irish Whiskey Whiskey |
| Produced In | Ireland |
| ABV | 43% |
| Availability | Year Round |
| Price | $40.00 |
| Reviewed By | |
| Reviewed | 2026-03-10 |
Pearse Lyons Ha’Penny Four Cask Irish Whiskey Review
Pearse Lyons offers plenty of more expensive and more ornately packaged whiskeys — many tried in this tasting — but this more humble release out-performed them all. A blend of both malt and grain whiskeys aged in four different cask types — port wine, sherry butt, ex-bourbon, and double charred barrels — creates an intensely complex pour. There’s clear wood sugars and spices on the nose, with a palate rich in caramel, vanilla frosting, and dried fruits and nuts.
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