Caskmates is a fabulous example of true collaboration. Ex-American whisky barrels that have twice been used to age Jameson whiskey are sent to the nearby...
Can’t say I loved this, tho can see why it might appeal, particularly on the US market. Would LOVE to try the reciprocal stout! Improved for me with quite a lot more dilution than I normally would with scotch. Made a cracking Irish boulevardier, whisky bumped to 45ml 🤗. I think also worth trying in a Manhattan (Corkhattan?) and perhaps even a Vieux carré.