Keeper’s Heart Irish + American Whisky is a combination of three types of whiskey: Irish Single Pot Still, Irish Grain and American Rye (95% rye mash) – all together in one bottle to help celebrate the special relations between The Republic of Ireland and The United States of America. This whiskey was put together by the former mastermind behind Midleton and their wonderful selection of whiskeys, Brian Nation. With quality and experience like that behind any whiskey, it will always have the ability to reach out further.
I can see this being drank with ease with a few friends or at a big family event. It has the warmth of rye and the comfort of Irish whiskey to it, not something that a lot of other brands have managed to merge well.
This melding of Irish and American whiskies has become quite popular over the years. For a large amount of the products it can come across as a bit of a bastardisation of both styles for the sake of something that’s new but without any substance. A whiskey that has been blended but without a set audience or flavour profile in mind.
Luckily, Keeper’s Heart is not one of those whiskeys. It’s genuinely tasty and could be such a crowd pleaser in the hands of the right bartender or person at a party who pours it for you.
Editor’s Note: This whiskey was either bought as a sample by The Whiskey Wash or provided to us as a review sample by the party behind it. Per our editorial policies, this in no way influenced the outcome of this review.
Phil Dwyer is a freelance whisky writer and consultant. With a decade of experience in whisky retail and nearly as long running Whisky Wednesday on YouTube, Phil is dedicated to sharing his knowledge and enthusiasm with fellow whisky lovers. His goal is to make whisky accessible and enjoyable, dispelling the jargon and complexity that can sometimes surround the spirit. In addition to his online presence, Phil managed The Whisky Shop Manchester, where he curated an impressive selection of some of the finest drams available.
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