£31.50
West Cork Virgin Oak Cask is a smooth yet bold Irish whiskey, aged in first-fill bourbon casks before being finished in virgin American oak barrels. The use of new, charred oak imparts rich vanilla, toasted wood, and spice, giving this whiskey a deeper, more complex profile compared to traditional Irish whiskeys. Bottled at 43% ABV, it offers a well-rounded balance of sweetness, spice, and oak character.
Nose: Aromas of toasted oak, caramel, vanilla, and honey, with hints of coconut and cinnamon.
Palate: Smooth and warming, featuring flavours of butterscotch, toasted nuts, baking spices, and malted barley, balanced by a woody depth and gentle smokiness.
Finish: Medium to long, with lingering oak spice, vanilla bean, and light citrus zest.
The oak-forward, spicy, and slightly sweet profile of West Cork Virgin Oak Cask pairs best with a medium-to-full-bodied cigar that enhances its woody and vanilla notes.
Arturo Fuente Rosado Sungrown Magnum R – A medium-bodied Dominican cigar with woody, nutty, and caramel notes, complementing the whiskey’s oak influence.
Rocky Patel Vintage 1999 Connecticut – A medium-bodied cigar with creamy vanilla, toasted almonds, and mild spice, enhancing the whiskey’s vanilla and honey sweetness.
H. Upmann Connoisseur No. 1 – A Cuban cigar with cedar, earthy spice, and hints of cocoa, balancing the whiskey’s rich oak and spice.
