Teeling Wonders of Wood Second Edition Portuguese Oak
Teeling Wonders of Wood Second Edition Portuguese Oak, NAS, 50 %
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Time to try some Irish whiskey from Teeling again. This is the second release in their Wonders of Wood series, featuring single pot still whisky matured in various “unusual” types of “wood”. Well, it is still oak casks, but they might be of a special variety or from a region not very often seen.
ere is the key info from the product page:
“The second edition in our Wonders of Wood bottlings consists of Single Pot Still crafted from a recipe of 50% malted barley and 50% un-malted barley, which has been triple distilled in the Teeling Whiskey Distillery in Dublin and then matured in virgin Portuguese oak barrels. Portuguese oak is native to the Iberian Peninsula and has a higher tannin content than other oak variants normally used in the Whiskey industry. When used for maturation it produces a distinct savory marmalade flavor with warming hints of tobacco and pepper unique to Irish whiskey.”
You can buy this whiskey online at € 80.
Nose: The aroma starts with honey and unfolds into dark notes of caramel, worn leather, tobacco, and sandalwood. As it rests, hints of cinnamon, vanilla, chocolate, and orange zest become apparent.
Taste: Rich and full-bodied. Notes of coffee, chocolate, leather, and cinnamon come first. This is followed by the warmth of nutmeg and a subtle nuttiness, with orchard fruits quietly in the background.
Finish: A medium to long finish with a pleasant mix of pepper, caramel, leather, and mild spices. The end hints at ripe summer fruits and floral honey.
Comment: Simply delightful!
Score 88/100
Sláinte!
-Thomas
