Paddy Old Irish Whiskey

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

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Tasting Notes

Michael Jackson Nose Very linseedy, flowery and appetising. Palate Smooth, perfumy. Finish Mustard. Comment A classic Irish, though less full in flavour than Jameson.

Jim Murray Nose Grainy from the off, but just a little more pot still sturdiness than of yore. A touch fruity but overall quite uninspiring. Palate Much more toffee-vanilla than in recent years; enormously soft and completely lacking richness. Finish Dries as the oak takes over; becomes even bitter. Comment An unwieldy blend which disappoints thanks to its refusal to offer anything but a grainy, almost metallic hardness against an uncomplex softness.