Irish

Whiskey Review: Proclamation Blended Irish Whiskey

We review Proclamation Blended Irish Whiskey. It's from the same group behind Grace O'Malley Blended Irish Whiskey.

OVERALL RATING

5
Like Conversation
Proclamation Blended Irish Whiskey (image via Suzanne Bayard)

Tasting Notes

About:

Aged for a minimum of three years, triple distilled blend aged in new American oak barrels, ex-bourbon casks, with sherry-finished malt, 40.7% ABV, no mash bill given. SRP $29.99 per bottle.
Appearance:
It is pale yellow in color with a golden-orange undertone.
Nose:
The Proclamation Blended Irish Whiskey has scents of wildflower honey, toasted buckwheat, oatmeal cookies, and orange zest. With time in the glass, it shows notes of vanilla and a hint of char. The aromas are subtle.
Palate:
It’s viscous in the mouth with a flavor of dried apples, charcoal, and vanilla. This gives way to a hint of green tropical fruits such as papaya and underripe star fruit. There’s not much depth of flavor; like the nose, it’s subtle. The finish offers up notes of dried apples. A splash of water seems to erase most aromas, leaving a vodka-like impression.
Finish:
Comments:
Overall, this blended whiskey has a pleasant aroma but fails to leave much of a lasting impression. It’s not refined enough on its own and seems to disappear in mixed drinks, with water, or over ice. I think this would appeal to those transitioning from vodka or looking for an old school mixer that fades to the background.

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.

Suzanne Bayard

Suzanne Bayard struck out to the West Coast with her now husband almost a decade ago to explore the intersection of wine and policy in its world-class wine regions. She manages a Portland, OR bottle shop by day as the wine buyer and newsletter editor. She is also the Director of the Deep Roots Coalition, an organization of 30 Willamette Valley wineries that educate on and promote dry farming and sustainable practices. She joined the Whiskey Wash to explore two other passions: writing and whiskey.

All Posts

Latest On The Whiskey Wash