Kilbeggan Blended Irish Whiskey

Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 3 by Michael Jackson and Jim Murray.

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Tasting Notes

Michael Jackson Nose Lemon-grass. Lime. Palate Medium. Smooth. Sweetish, very toasty, malt character. Well-balanced. Finish Nice balancing dryness. Leafy. Comment Light but firm and satisfying. A welcome newcomer for everyday drinking.

Jim Murray Nose No shyness to the firm, extra-clean grain, but the malt does balance things out beautifully. The fruit has receded in recent years but there are still hints of apple and grape. Palate Fabulously lush, honeyed and delicately malted. The grain adds complexity. Finish Still lush, moderately sweet, slightly grapey. The early spices vanish and leave some oak and a grainy firmness. Comment A satisfying, finely balanced dram which again shows Cooley’s decent grain to good effect.