Teeling Small Batch is a blended Irish whiskey from the Teeling Distillery (Dublin). It combines grain and malt whiskeys (roughly 3:1 grain to malt), initially matured in ex-bourbon barrels, then finished for up to 12 months in Central American rum casks. Bottled at 46% ABV, it is non chill-filtered and has no age statement.
Tasting Notes:
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Appearance: Light golden straw colour, with medium-legs reflecting good viscosity.
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Aroma: Vanilla sweetness, floral and herbal notes, rum-raisin, sultanas, and spice (allspice).
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Palate: Creamy texture; dried fruit (apricot, raisin), vanilla, warming spices, oak and a touch of tropical rum influence.
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Finish: Long, warming with lingering oak, spice, and sweetness.
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ABV: 46%
Serving Suggestions:
Best enjoyed neat or with a few drops of water to open up the rum cask notes. Also works well in whiskey cocktails that benefit from spice and fruit, such as an Irish Old Fashioned or a Rum-finished whiskey sour. Serve in a tulip or Glencairn glass to appreciate the aroma.