Dingle Celtic Series Lunasa Single Malt Irish Whiskey (700ml)

A second limited edition from Dingle's "Wheel of the Year" series. This particular release is inspired by the Celtic festival of Lúnasa, which marks the beginning of the harvest season. At first sniff, there's introverted aromas of cream tea biscuits and light vanilla. Given five minutes and pure, poached orchard fruit notes grab your attention, repeated on the palate in a charming, well-rounded malt. Of the range tasted, this has the best body and mouthfeel - borderline buttery, supple and oiler through the middle stages with chewy oak and light oils before crisp orchard fruits and vanilla lead the finish. Give it time and you have one thoroughly delectable Irish. Triple distilled, matured in bourbon casks and finished in x-Widow Jane bourbon barrels. 50.5% Alc./Vol.

Notes from the producers... Nose: Ripe red berries, warm salted caramel, lemon sherbet and creamy butter fudge. Taste: Barley sugar with a pinch of spice and hints of dark chocolate with raspberries. Finish: Ginger and spice create a warm glow and slowly leaves dark fruits and caramel notes.