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The Whisky Advocate
Ireland's penchant for cognac-cask finishing continues to impress with this single malt and grain blend, which marks the centenary of the death of company namesake and Irish nationalist Henry Egan, who made tweed suits a symbol of protest. With a delicate nose of peach, passion fruit, white blossom, lime, pear, rose water, and sweet grain, the cognac flavors coddle the palate with peach, fudge, a whizz of spice, vanilla sponge, and grapefruit
4 The Whiskey Wash
Overall, this was a pleasant whiskey once reigned in with a little water or ice. I would not put it up on the same pedestal with my current front runner in the Irish whiskey market, John L. Sullivan, but I would keep it in the running alongside Jameson as a solid choice should you be in the market for a fiery Irish whiskey to enjoy with your friends the next gathering you have.