Volume: 700ml ABV: 43% Age: No Age Statement Country: Ireland
The Cooper’s Croze is a whiskey created by Head Cooper, Ger Buckley, showcasing the diversity of barrels at the Midleton distillery and the profound influence that wood yields. With knowledge passed down through 5 generations of his family, Ger selects, repairs, and maintains the treasured casks. The Cooper’s Croze is a carefully crafted whiskey that effortlessly carries vanilla sweetness, rich fruit flavours, floral and spice notes and the undeniable influence of oak. You can take whiskey out of wood but you can never take the wood out of whiskey.
“As a fifth generation cooper I’ve created the Coopers Croze to celebrate my love for wood and its enormous versatility. My whiskey reflects the spectrum of flavours contributed by the variety of cask types, from sweet vanilla to rich fruits and toasted wood. “ – Ger Buckley, Head Cooper.
Official Tasting Notes
Nose: A subtle flower petal-perfume develops into rich ripe fruits, while some charred oak and cedar wood bring balance and complexity – a seamless infusion of American and Spanish oak character.
Taste: The initial impression is from the sweet vanilla of the American ex-bourbon barrels. This brings added depth to the rich fruits typical of the ex-oloroso sherry butts. A pleasant touch of hazelnut and toasted wood complement the pot still spices.
Finish: Pleasantly long, with vanilla sweetness slowly fading to barley grains with a touch of oak char.
