Rating 91 2023 Top 50  
Style
Whiskey
Produced In Ireland
ABV 43.00%
Availability Year Round
Price $58.00 
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West Cork Distillers Single Malt Irish Whiskey Bog Oak Charred Cask Review

After aging for 4 years in sherry casks, this single malt spent an unspecified finishing period in charred bog oak casks, an atypical vessel made from wood that has typically been buried and preserved in peat bogs. The unconventional aging environment has a notable influence on the final product, imbuing the whiskey with a distinctively oxidized and savory character that piques interest from the get-go. The deep orange hue of the whiskey is reflected in its flavor profile, with the single malt serving sour apple notes and a touch of honeysuckle on the nose, followed by a fruity and lively palate. Whether enjoyed neat or over ice, this whiskey screams summer sipper.

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West Cork Distillers Single Malt Irish Whiskey Bog Oak Charred Cask
After aging for 4 years in sherry casks, this single malt spent an unspecified finishing period in charred bog oak casks, an atypical vessel made from wood that has typically been buried and preserved in peat bogs. The unconventional aging environment has a notable influence on the final product, imbuing the whiskey with a distinctively oxidized and savory character that piques interest from the get-go. The deep orange hue of the whiskey is reflected in its flavor profile, with the single malt serving sour apple notes and a touch of honeysuckle on the nose, followed by a fruity and lively palate. Whether enjoyed neat or over ice, this whiskey screams summer sipper.

Reviewed On: 03-14-2023
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POINTS
West Cork Distillers Single Malt Irish Whiskey Bog Oak Charred Cask
After aging for 4 years in sherry casks, this single malt spent an unspecified finishing period in charred bog oak casks, an atypical vessel made from wood that has typically been buried and preserved in peat bogs. The unconventional aging environment has a notable influence on the final product, imbuing the whiskey with a distinctively oxidized and savory character that piques interest from the get-go. The deep orange hue of the whiskey is reflected in its flavor profile, with the single malt serving sour apple notes and a touch of honeysuckle on the nose, followed by a fruity and lively palate. Whether enjoyed neat or over ice, this whiskey screams summer sipper.

Reviewed On: 03-14-2023