…Summer & Whiskey…
- DWB missing
- Ireland whiskey
- Glendalough Double Barrel Irish Whiskey
- Tasting notes
- Chicken & watermelon salad
- Last segment
DWB was missing
I’m back from my vacation, and I apologise to my regular readers if I took too long. I had to prioritise my life goals that were unrelated to whiskey. Unfortunately, this blog isn’t yet at the point where I can leave everything else behind and focus only on it; hopefully, this desire will come true one day. But let’s get back to work on that dream by reviewing some whiskeys again.
Ireland whiskey
Ireland’s whiskey industry was once the holy grail of the whiskey industry, but it plummeted following two world wars and Irish independence. They have recovered, although not to the extent that they were previously. This does not imply that the excellent Irish whiskey taste has vanished; in my opinion, they are still creating one of the best whiskeys available. That’s why I’m writing a review on Glendalough Double Barrel Irish Whiskey, an Irish whiskey.
Glendalough Double Barrel Irish Whiskey
This whiskey may sound strange at first, but it isn’t since it has received numerous honours in the past that are worth mentioning. When Glendalough Double Barrel Irish Whiskey was released in 2015, it won double gold at The World Spirits Competition in San Francisco; gold medals at the Irish Whiskey Awards in 2015 and 2017; silver medals at the Irish Whisky Masters (The Spirits Business) in 2019; and silver medals at the International Wine & Spirit Competition in 2021.
This whiskey is unique in that it is aged in American oak Bourbon barrels before being aged in Spanish oak Oloroso Sherry casks. This should be a fun combo because one pulls out the American sweetness while the other brings out the Spanish spices. The age is NAS, which means no age specified, but I discovered that it was matured three years in American oak Bourbon barrels, thus it meets legal requirements. Let’s examine what’s within this bottle.
Tasting notes
The colour looks to be rich amber, and the nose begins with a smattering of dark crapes. This whiskey smells rich in aromas, and the next thing I notice is maltiness, which reminded me of some morning cereal with dairy on top, like a vanilla-flavoured cream. There was also some sweet corn and a barbecued orange to round off the first part of this tasting.
The taste was delightful since it didn’t burn my tongue as I swirled the whiskey around in my mouth. The vanilla and cereal flavours remained, but there was now some honey included as well. It was smooth, but I believe it could be better when compared to other fantastic whiskeys. It was definitely light and pleasant in your mouth. I recommend it to people who don’t like whiskey with a strong burning flavour.
The finish begins with salted butter and a fresh apple crust. The finish concluded with a tiny burning aroma from an oak tree, and the aftertaste lasted for a considerable amount of time.
Chicken & watermelon salad
I also served the Glendalough Double Barrel with chicken in a red marinade (honey, paprika, tomato sauce, and garlic) that I prepared myself, as well as a watermelon feta salad on the side. Because of the whiskey’s lightness, it didn’t overwhelm in any way; it offered a pleasant oaky aftertaste to the chicken, and the salad went extremely well with the whiskey’s sweetness. Overall, I advocate combining those three elements since it results in a peaceful supper that you can easily savour.
Last segment
It’s great to be back blogging here and sharing my experience with you all. I’m grateful to those who have waited so long and continue to read my blog. I’ll be uploading and writing about whiskey more frequently from now on. I’ll see you soon, and I hope you enjoyed this blog article and learnt more about Irish whiskey.
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