Hyde No. 4 Rum Cask Finish Single Malt Irish Whiskey (700ml)
Volume: 700ml ABV: 46% Age: 6 Years Old Country: Ireland
Hibernia Distillers in Ireland have create a superb limited edition single malt whiskey This limited edition release is named after Douglas Hyde, he was the first President of Ireland. The Hibernia Distillers have managed to source some excellent barrels from another distillery in Ireland, possible Cooley distillery. After maturation in ex-bourbon barrels they have transferred the single malt into first fill ex-rum casks to mature.
Bottled at 46% ABV and no contact to chill filtration this whiskey is an experience not to be missed. It’s also history in the making with the Hibernia Distillers team distilling there own whiskey recently which will be released in 5 years. More Irish whiskey for us to choose from, that’s never a bad thing.
Official Tasting Notes
Nose: The aroma is rich with notes of tropical fruits from the Carribean, passion fruit, vanilla and butter toffee
Taste: Notes of sweet rum, vanilla, ginger and lime with notes of apple, mango and orange in the background
Finish: Rich and Spicy with a buttery vanilla finish