Greenore 8 Year Old Single Grain Irish Whisky

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alc./vol:
40%

Proof:
80°

Vintage:
Non-vintage

Aged:
8 years

Category: Irish Grain Whiskey

Product of: Product of Ireland (Eire) Ireland (Eire)


Named after the long since departed Greenore Distillery, this is one of a kind, namely an ‘Irish single grain whisky’. Apparently, Cooley source the corn from which this whisky is made in France. It is aged a minimum of eight years in first fill ex-bourbon barrels.

Review and Tasting

Sampled on 06/08/2012

Appearance

Clear, Pale golden.

Aroma

Honey, golden syrup and corn oil with French baguette, green apple skin, and overripe tropical fruit/white peach. Pinch of cinnamon spice.

Taste

Sweet vanilla and caramel with buttery oak, white fruit and a pinch of spice – nutmeg and cinnamon.

Aftertaste

Honeyed sweet corn oil with cinnamon, nutmeg and a hint of ginger and black pepper. Sweet and easy - the training bra of whiskies.

Further product information

Barcode UPC: 5 099357 008024 >
Bottle Size: 700 ml
Closure: Screw / Stelvin cap

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