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Whiskey Review: Slane Irish Whiskey

We review Slane Irish Whiskey, a new Irish whiskey from Brown Forman that uses three different cask types for maturation.

OVERALL RATING

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Slane Irish Whiskey

Tasting Notes

About:

A blend of grain and malt whiskey matured in virgin oak, seasoned oak, and oloroso sherry. 80 proof.
Appearance:
Yellow gold
Nose:
A sweet and fruity nose delivers cucumber, cantaloupe melon, banana, vanilla frosting, and fresh grain. A bit of oaky spice emerges after some time in the glass, alongside a tooth-jarringly sweet overtone of spun sugar and caramel.
Palate:
Sweetness again dominates here, with banana cream pie, banana bread, clove, incense, toffee, raw grain, and toasted nuts. An almost brandy-like fruitiness emerges at the finish, complete with soaked raisins and ripe melon.
Finish:
Comments:
Sweet and fruity without being ripe or rich, this is a very approachable, easy-to-drink, and inexpensive Irish whiskey that seems tailor-made for widespread appeal. Clear, discrete flavor notes and a lighthearted, unserious feel make it an easy recommendation for those who think they don’t like whiskey, or an enjoyable sweet treat for the curious.rnrn

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.

Margarett Waterbury

Margarett Waterbury is the author of "Scotch: A Complete Introduction to Scotland's Whiskies" and a full-time freelance writer and editor specializing in the beverage industry. Her work has graced the pages of numerous publications, including Whisky Advocate, Food and Wine, Spirited Magazine, Artisan Spirit, Edible Seattle, Sip Northwest, Civil Eats, Travel Oregon, and many others. She also boasts editorial experience as the former managing editor of Edible Portland and as a co-founder and former managing editor of The Whiskey Wash. In recognition of her talent, Margarett received the Alan Lodge Young Drinks Writer of the Year award in 2017 and was awarded fellowships for the Symposium for Professional Wine Writers in 2017 and 2019.

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