Dingle Celtic Series Conocht an Earraigh Single Malt Irish Whiskey (700ml)

Part of Dingle's "Celtic Wheel of the Year" series. This one celebrates the spring equinox, known as "Cónocht an Earraigh" in Irish, and was aged in first-fill bourbon casks with a Cabernet Sauvignon finish. A lightish nose of vanilla, sweet beer and dried grass preludes an oily entry and a malty mid-palate, gingery heat and oaky grip kicking in early. Rebounds with more of the requisite sugars, while hinting at semi-ripe red berries; finally balanced, but the length is cut short. Triple distilled. 50.5% Alc./vol.

Other reviews... A very drinkable Dingle, quite laid-back. Getting a wine barrel finish really good is not that easy, and often - in my opinion - maturing in such a barrel does not necessarily give it more depth, but on the contrary ensures that the whiskey becomes lighter and more floating. Fortunately, this is not the case here; at most, it could be that the fruity notes are more emphasized in the nose than usual. - whiskybase.com

Notes from the producers... Anticipate aromas of ripe plums, blackberries, toasted almonds, and muscovado sugar, with flavours of rich red fruits, subtle spice, gingerbread and toffee.