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Whiskey Review: The Whistler Bodega Cask Irish Single Malt

We review The Whistler Bodega Cask Irish Single Malt, an Irish whiskey aged for five years in sherry butts from the Bodegas of Jerez de la Frontera.

OVERALL RATING

4
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Tasting Notes

About:

92 proof, 46% ABV. Aged for five years in sherry butts from the Bodegas of Jerez de la Frontera.
Appearance:
A pale yellow, though depending on the angle of the glass, there’s a touch of orange. In the glass, legs were quick to appear and run down the sides.
Nose:
The sherry influence is certainly pronounced on this one, with that familiar sweetness. However, the fruit notes are difficult to place. At first, there’s the brightness of some green apple, though the aromas of honeydew creep in after a moment.
Palate:


Finish:
Comments:
I’ll admit that I really appreciate balance in a whiskey. It can be an easy sipper or something with a bit of attitude and higher proof. Sweet, spicy, caramel, honey, smoke, etc.rnrnThis one clearly misses the mark. I like generally like things with sherry finishes, but perhaps being in there for five years may have been a bit much. But that’s just me. The Bodega Cask errs too much on the sweet side. Yes, there’s are moments that highlight other elements, but there’s no question as to what prevails on the palate.rnrnThat said, it’s not my jam, but if you like your whiskeys heavily on the sweeter side, perhaps give this one a try.

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.

Kenji Mizumori

Kenji Mizumori, a seasoned bartender at the Pope House Bourbon Lounge in Portland, Oregon, has been a devoted bourbon enthusiast for decades. He has a particular fondness for bold, high-proof whiskeys, favoring those that exceed 100 proof.

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