Nose

Intensely scented. Cut grass, green leaves, dried apple and a touch of peat. Young and oaky.

Palate

Lychee and soft fruits. Light almond note and fennel seed then nutmeg and oak. Mashed banana and light smoke. Balanced.

Finish

Gentle and smoked.

Comment

Proof if it were needed that Cooley is now really up and running. Atypical for an Irish whiskey insofar as it is peated (as Bushmills was 'til the 70s).