Dubliner 10 Year Old Irish Whiskey

The Dubliner 10 Year Old Irish WhiskeyThe Dubliner is one of a range of independent Irish whiskey bottlings pulled from unmentioned distillery stock, much in the same fashion as what you have in Scotland in independent bottlers and what in the United States might be known as a non-distilling producer. For Ireland this release is being marketed under Quintessential Brands, which recently unveiled a 10 year old variant.The new The Dubliner 10 Year Old, according to Quintessential, is made from all malted barley, distilled in copper pot stills and then aged for a decade in oak casks which once housed Kentucky bourbon the distillery of origin for these casks is not mentioned. It is being marketed as capturing the essence of Dublin and paying homage to the history of distilling in Dublin dating back over 500 years.Nose: A sweet, slightly spicy aroma with overtones of vanilla, honey and perfume notes; characterful and complex.Palate: A rich, malty flavour with a smoothness and warmth at the end and a hint of chocolate and vanilla coming through.Finish: A long smooth, slightly dry finish with hints of toffee, chocolate and vanilla finish at the end.