Tasting Notes

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The Gathering

Country: Ireland

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Type: Irish

Bottler: Teeling Whiskey Company

ABV: 46%

Score: 86 Points

Teeling Whiskey Company's The Gathering Irish Single Malt Whiskey. Image courtesy Teeling Whiskey Company.Teeling Whiskey Company bottled this limited-edition whiskey to celebrate the year of The Gathering in 2013, and it was sold through the Irish Whiskey Collection shops in Dublin and Cork airports.

The nose is grassy with hints of malt, vanilla, honey, and caramel. The taste has a tart citrus note of orange peel and lemon zest, along with cinnamon, honey, and caramel notes. The finish fades quickly, leaving behind a lingering mild spiciness and hints of orange peel. (September, 2013)