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Whiskey Review: Method And Madness Garryana Oak

We review Method And Madness Garryana Oak, which takes Midleton Single Pot Still Whiskey, aged in bourbon barrels, and finishes it for a spell in Garryana oak.

OVERALL RATING

8
$80
  • Nino Kilgore-Marchetti, founder of The Whiskey Wash, is an award-winning whiskey journalist, expert, and judge
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Method And Madness Garryana Oak

Tasting Notes

About:

Irish single-pot still whiskey aged in bourbon barrels and finished in Garryana oak; 700 ml; bottled at 46% ABV.
Appearance:
The color in the glass is a nice, moderate golden brown, having ok legs and viscosity.
Nose:
The typical earthy aromatics of Garryana stand out right away to the nose, with slight nods to the Irish triple pot still style lingering underneath. There’s some moderate oak, vanilla, butterscotch, a dash of cherry, a hint of warm bread, and a little pinch of spice.
Palate:
The robust nature of the Garryana is mellowed by the cleanliness of the Irish on the palate, resulting in a harmony between the two. The interchange here throws onto the stage hints of earthy mushroom, sweet vanilla, a gentle oak kick, a banana note, some almond, and a subtle apricot essence.
Finish:
This finishes with a nice earthy spice on the back throat, bringing to mind previous Garryana-influenced expressions that have been tried. The linger of this, along with a note of sweetness, stays just long enough not to wear out its welcome.
Comments:
Garryana oak, even in a finishing use capacity, is a challenging flavor profile to bring to the table. However, the Midleton team has done a solid job at getting it down, and they are to be commended for creating such a unique release.

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.

Nino Kilgore-Marchetti

Nino Kilgore-Marchetti is the founder of The Whiskey Wash, an award-winning whiskey lifestyle website dedicated to informing and entertaining consumers about whisk(e)y globally. As a whisk(e)y journalist, expert, and judge, he has written extensively about the subject, been interviewed in various media outlets, and provided tasting input on many whiskeys at competitions.

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