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Whiskey Review: Clonakilty Distillery Mother of All Storms Cask Finish Irish Whiskey

We review Clonakilty Distillery Mother of All Storms Cask Finish Irish Whiskey, a beer cask finished Irish whiskey done in collaboration between an Irish distillery and an Oregon brewery.

OVERALL RATING

7
$60.99
  • John Dover, creator of "Johnny Scotch," musician, and author.
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“Mother of All Storms” Barley Wine cask finish

Tasting Notes

About:

This Irish whiskey is finished for 3 months in Pelican Brewery Mother of All Storms Barley Wine barrels. It has an ABV of 46%. Only 1500 bottles have been released for the two companies in the States for about $60.00.
Appearance:
The whiskey has the appearance of a sun kissed blonde.
Nose:
The first wafts present a bold malt note with a bit of wheat as a follow up. There is also notes of banana, leather and a hint of dried fruits.
Palate:
This whiskey presents with a buttery mouthfeel on the front of the tongue. There is a pleasant warmth that lingers just long enough to warm the mouth and throat. As it passes over the sides of the tongue, there is the bright and bitter whisper of fresh hops. There is a bit of a medicinal quality on the middle of the tongue and a peppery finish. Oak is present throughout and it has a bit of the bite of a pale ale without the beer notes overtaking it. The after taste has a hint of grapefruit and pine needles.
Finish:
Comments:
My first impressions were not of a daily sipper. But it does grow on you with its subtle bitterness and salinity. Its medicinal qualities are a bit out of balance with the fruity notes but not so much that it detracts from its pleasant overall flavor. It is a nice whiskey and the collaboration with Pelican Brewing did not hinder the whiskey as some brewery collaborations have for others. rnrnEven though this is a bit pricey for my tastes in its current iteration, I would definitely sit down with a shot and a beer with this being a solid choice for a boilermaker.

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.

John Dover

John Dover, creator and writer of the acclaimed "Johnny Scotch" series, draws inspiration from his immersive experiences as a professional musician and his extensive travels across the US. His Jazz Noir world intertwines with his music, culminating in collaborations such as the "Johnny Scotch Vignettes" with Thomas Barber, blending high-energy fusion with spoken word.

John's latest ventures include "Johnny Scotch #4" illustrated by Dan Schaefer, and the novella "A Song for Charlie." Alongside his music career, he continues to expand the "Johnny Scotch" universe through short stories and comic books.

Beyond "Johnny Scotch," John is a recognized horror writer, contributing to anthologies such as "Tales from the Braided Pony," "Monsters 'N' Things," "100 Word Horrors," and the forthcoming "Tenebrous Tales." He's also a regular entertainment writer for Mythmachine.com.

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