Method & Madness Single Grain Irish Whiskey [USC 94] [IWSC 91] [WA 91]

This release asked the question: What if we take a step away from the familiar with a Single Grain whiskey aged in Virgin Spanish Oak. Without giving too much away, the two made very good partners, with a taste of gentle wood spice playing off the natural sweetness of the grain.

Tasting Notes: 

NOSE: NEW PENCIL SHAVINGS, LIGHT ROSE PETAL, FRESH RAIN ON PINE

TASTE: WARM TOASTED OAK, FRESH PEELED GRAPEFRUIT, ZESTY WOOD SPICES

FINISH: SWEET CEREAL, CLOVE SPICINESS, FRESH MINT

Awards/Reviews:

Master - Irish Whiskey Masters 2023

Double Gold - Intl Spirits Challenge 2022

Gold - SF World Spirits Competition 2023, 2022

94 Points - Ultimate Spirits Challenge 2022

"Pours attractive gold, distinctive aromas of cherry blossom, new pencil shavings, vanillin, and powdered mace on the nose. Brazen, bold, and robust on the palate with warm toasted oak, apple butter, juicy grapefruit peel, and warm baking spices to finish."

91 Points - Intl Wine & Spirits Competition 2023

"Bright red fruit on the nose with hints of tropical fruit. Super smooth and delicate on the palate with rich vanilla pods, white peppercorns and honeycomb caramel."

91 Points - Whisky Advocate

"Finely nuanced grain whiskey showing the light sweetness of honey on toast and golden syrup, with wood spices, peanut, and oak shavings. Rich mouthfeel with an enduring intensity of flavors of glazed fruits, vanilla, and citrus peel oils, with the new Spanish oak making a significant contribution through oak flavors, wood spices, crunchy oat cookies, and pecans in caramel. Those sweet toffee flavors will keep you coming back for more."