Teeling, Rum & PX Sherry Cask, 32-Year-Old, Single Malt Whiskey, Ireland (46%)

With only 750 bottles produced, this sensational whiskey is absolutely unmissable for any enthusiast, as one of the few Irish whiskies on the market to offer more than 30 years of age. Famed for their variety of grain and cask use, Teeling have set their sights on producing whiskey with genuine diversity across their range which is epitomised in this rich and complex style. One might think that 30+ years in a Rum cask would be enough to offer the drinker a veritable smorgasbord of flavour, but the folks at Teeling have gone one step further by finishing the spirit in a PX barrel for a further two years for good measure. The results are plain to see for anyone who is fortunate enough to taste this fantastic dram.

The nose is decidedly more influenced by rum than it is PX, with notes of raisin, toffee apple, caramel, honey-coated figs and nutmeg. Although sweet, the aroma is never overpowering, but rather finessed and with remarkable freshness. The palate has a beautiful silky texture and shows its Spanish brío. Decidedly richer, brimming with espresso, dark chocolate, liquorice, muscovado sugar and toast, with a hint of white pepper on the finish (which never stops!). All in all, a rather excellent creation that delivers on the promise of such extended maturation in these casks.

Harry Roberts, Shop Advisor, Berry Bros. & Rudd (May 2023)