Tasting Notes

Producing WhiskyCast has given me the opportunity to taste some really amazing whiskies, and I’m pleased to share my tasting notes with you here. You can search my entire database of tasting notes from this page, and I hope you’ll find it useful.

The Dublin Liberties Oak Devil

Country: Ireland

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Type: Irish Whiskey

Bottler: First Ireland Spirits/Quintessential Brands

ABV: 46%

Score: 90 Points

The Dublin Liberties Oak Devil Irish Whiskey. Image courtesy First Ireland Spirits/Quintessential Brands.This is a 5-year-old blend of Irish malt and grain whiskies matured in ex-Bourbon casks, and the nose is creamy with notes of honey, butterscotch, and caramel. The taste is well-balanced with sweet notes of honey, butterscotch, and a subtle bite of tartness that develops slowly along with a hint of dried flowers. The finish is long, sweet, and fades away gently. It’s rare to see a young Irish blend bottled at 46% instead of 40%, but the extra bottling strength makes a difference here. (December, 2020)