£29.29
West Cork Calvados Cask Finished Irish Whiskey is a unique and innovative expression that undergoes a special maturation process in Calvados casks, which are French oak barrels previously used to age apple brandy. This finishing adds a distinct apple fruitiness, with wood and spice characteristics blending beautifully with the whiskey’s smooth Irish malt base. Bottled at 43% ABV, this whiskey offers a fruity, oaky, and subtly spiced profile, making it an intriguing choice for whiskey lovers seeking something outside the ordinary.
Nose: Aromas of apple compote, cinnamon, and pear, with hints of honey, light oak, and vanilla.
Palate: Smooth and fresh, featuring flavours of baked apple, caramel, vanilla, and a touch of floral spice, with a slight citrus zest in the background.
Finish: Medium, with lingering apple fruit, oak spice, and a gentle sweetness.
The apple fruitiness, light oak, and soft spice of West Cork Calvados Cask Finished Irish Whiskey pair well with a medium-bodied cigar that enhances its fruity and oaky notes without overpowering its subtlety.
Montecristo Petit Edmundo – A medium-bodied Cuban cigar with creamy wood, nuts, and light spice, balancing the whiskey’s apple and oak profile.
Perdomo 10th Anniversary Champagne – A smooth, mild-to-medium cigar with vanilla, toasted almond, and light spice, complementing the whiskey’s gentle sweetness.
Rocky Patel Connecticut – A mild cigar with creamy notes of cedar, almond, and smooth spice, enhancing the whiskey’s apple and floral hints.
