West Cork Black Cask Blended Irish Whiskey

West Cork Black Cask Blended Irish Whiskey, 4 YO, 40 %

From their website: “A fine blend of grain (66%) and malt (34%) whiskey aged in first fill bourbon casks for three years, and polish matured for a further year in heavily charred bourbon casks.”

The West Cork Black Cask Blended Irish Whiskey is available in Norway at NOK 433 (12447601). This product can also be bought straight from the distillery here.

Nose: Very shy on first approach. I can barely pick up notes of banana and toasted oak. With time earthy vanilla, hints of cinnamon and honey.

Taste: Light bodied. Banana again. Runny honey. Vanilla and hints of pepper.

Finish: Short finish. Mild spices prevail, as well as the ever present banana notes.

Comment: A rather bland blend.

Score 78/100

Sláinte!
-Thomas