The Quiet Man 8 Year Old Single Malt Irish Whiskey (750ml)

Hailing from Bushmill's territory in Northern Ireland, this smooth and delicate Irish single has been re-casked and finished in Niche Drinks' own fresh Bourbon barrels. Named after the father of founder, Ciaran Mulgrew, he writes: "Now that I am making my own whiskey, I am naming it after my father. As a bartender he saw a lot of things and heard a lot of stories, but like all good bartenders, he was true to his code and told no tales. My father, John Mulgrew, “The Quiet Man”, or as they say in Ireland “An Fear Ciuin.”

Other reviews... Ssshhh! Keep your voices down when telling people this: but this is malty, mouthwatering cove helped along with some oaky spices. Short on complexity slightly, but big on chewy texture and creamy toffee. 89 points - Jim Murray's Whisky Bible 2022

...Again, triple distilled pot still whiskey, but here it’s all malted barley. Also aged in first-fill bourbon barrels. This single malt still drinks with the exuberance of youth while avoiding coming across as specifically young. On the nose, heavier notes of honey, some orange peel, and a smattering of flowers give the whiskey immediate appeal. The body showcases considerable depth and power, offering an unctuous, mouth-filling grip that leads to a rich palate of toasty grains, caramel sauce, milk chocolate, and baking spice. The finish plays up the wood and toasted grain notes, which can get a little blunt at times (at 12 years, this whiskey would probably be a knockout), but even though it’s hanging on to its youth, it does manage to take its traditional Irish character and elevate it with a surprising density that many Irish whiskeys seem to lack. - drinkhacker.com