Freshly opened on the kitchen bench — The Whistler Bodega Cask Irish Malt. The red label is hard to miss: Irish whiskey, triple distilled, non chill filtered, and finished in bodega casks for extra depth.
Brief profile
- Style: Irish malt whiskey
- Producer: Boann Distillery Co., Meath, Ireland
- Finish: Bodega (sherry-influenced) cask
- Strength: 40% ABV
- Character: Smooth triple-distilled spirit with dried fruit, toffee and gentle oak from the cask finish
- Best for: Irish whiskey fans who want something a step above a standard blend, without heavy peat
The nose hit me with honey, raisin and a soft wine-cask sweetness. First sip: creamy mouthfeel, malt and orchard fruit, then a warm, slightly nutty finish — classic Irish approachability with a bit more body thanks to the bodega influence.
That's the appeal of this pour: uncomplicated pleasure, but with enough cask character to keep it interesting. Bottle open, glass poured, ready to sit and whistle a while — as the label suggests.
Also on the shelf: Craigellachie 13, Robert Burns, and Morris Rutherglen.