Description
eeling Sommelier Selection – Sauternes Wine Cask
Age: Blend of whiskies aged between 5 to 6 years in bourbon barrels, then finished for 3.5 years in Sauternes wine casks
Base Ingredients: 80% grain whiskey, 20% malt whiskey
Producer: Teeling Whiskey Company, Dublin, Ireland
Cask Type: Finished in Sauternes wine casks
ABV: 46%
Tasting Notes:
- Nose: Rich honey, dusty attic notes, candied stone fruits like mango and peach, and a hint of almond.
- Palate: Sweet sultanas, peach, apricot, pineapple, and lime with a slightly oily texture.
- Finish: Sweet, dry, gently seasoned with a lasting impression.
This expression from Teeling’s Sommelier Selection series, released in 2021, explores the influence of Sauternes wine casks on their whiskey, providing a rich and complex profile with a balance of sweet and dry elements.
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