3. Glendalough Double Barrel Irish Whiskey, £32.55, 70cl, Ocado
5. Berry Bros & Rudd Classic Irish Single Malt, £45.75, 70cl, The Whisky Exchange
A single grain – predominantly corn and malted barley – this one’s aged in a combination of ex bourbon and Oloroso sherry casks for a rich, complex, decidedly delicious top drop. Fragrant, sweet, creamy butterscotch notes complement honeyed flavours of rich fruits, spice, brown sugar and raisiny pudding notes.
Fine wine and spirits go hand in hand at historic Berry Bros & Rudd, and this own-label Irish single malt is a superb drop. Soft and super drinkable, it’s fruit forward with tantalising aromas of custard, coupled with notes of spiced sponge cake, zingy lime, vanilla, honeyed fruits; with creamy vanilla lingering on the palate.Very approachable, enjoy with a splash of water to open up the flavours.
6. Redbreast 12-Year-Old Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey, £57, 70cl,Waitrose
4. McConnell’s Five Year Old Irish Whisky, £38.95, 70cl, Amazon
A whiskey with the wow factor, this multi award-winning amber beauty is made from malted and unmalted barley and triple distilled; matured in Oloroso sherry casks for its fabulous fruit cake character and beguiling notes of dried fruits, ginger, cinnamon, figs, nuts and creamy custard… deliciously complex and seductively smooth. Slainte!
The McConnell’s family roots were first planted in Belfast in the late 18th century; having been mothballed for several decades, is being given a new lease of life with Ireland seeing a renaissance in whiskey production – and focus on quality and craftsmanship.A real crowd pleaser, ex-bourbon barrels shape the flavours with a vanilla, butterscotch sweetness, twist of pepper and mixed spice on the oaky finish.
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