West Cork 12 Year Old Port Cask Finish

West Cork does not yet have own production in the market – they have only just started so their own distillate is still maturing – yet they do have whiskey on the market. Sourced whiskey, obviously. This single malt first matured on bourbon barrels before it spent a few months on port casks.

A spring fresh nose where the port influence is very obvious because of some soft notes of red fruit. Very sweet on strawberry, honey and sweet malt. Then some fresh mint and light brown sugar. Simple, sure, but inviting.

The body is just fine. Surprisingly elegant with a nice peppery note, giving it a prickle, despite the modest ABV. A bit more sweet and sour as if from grapefruit and raspberries. Again quite straightforward, but nothing wrong with that.

The finish is rather short, but quite fresh and fruity while the pepper lingers.

Thanks to the 43% this turned out to be a lovely whiskey. And for only 40 EUR, I dare say recommended. I presume this is from Midleton.