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Whiskey Review: Grace O’Malley Blended Irish Whiskey

We review Grace O'Malley Blended Irish Whiskey, which ages in a combination of French oak, ex-bourbon casks, and ex-rum barrels.

OVERALL RATING

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Tasting Notes

About:

A blend of 3- to ten-year-old whiskeys aged in various ex-rum, ex-bourbon, and French oak vessels, 40% ABV, mash bill: 46% malted barley, SRP $36.99 per bottle.
Appearance:
This is a medium-deep, golden orange color.
Nose:
Offers up moderately light notes of dried cherries, malt sugar, and vanilla on the nose.
Palate:
A vague chemical flavor gives way to spicy notes of red cherries, caramel, vanilla, and golden pineapple. The finish is moderate in length, showcasing the dried cherry notes with a lingering sweetness and drying, tannic mouthfeel. This is an appealing whiskey with a lovely sweetness and pleasant finish. Nothing seems out of place, though it lacks somewhat in complexity.
Finish:
Comments:
Overall, this whiskey offers a sweet, fruity flavor profile and great value for the money. It drinks well alone and plays nicely in mixed drinks. What it lacks in seriousness and profundity it more than makes up for in charm.

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.

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