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July 2022 - World Whiskey This month's Spirits feature is World Whiskey World Whiskey Reviews All $350 Midleton Dair Ghaelach Kylebeg Wood Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey A powerful yet graceful and flavorful Irish Single Pot Still Whiskey that has a spicy, high-octane mouthfeel without overwhelming the palate. Awards: 2022 Best Irish Single Pot Still Whiskey $350 » Read Full Review $599 Redbreast 27 Year Old Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey Batch 2 Inviting balance of sweet and spicy with some serious age, layers of contemplative flavors make this a true Whiskey drinker's dram. $599 » Read Full Review $90 Blue Spot 7 Year Old Cask Strength Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey A rich powerhouse of a Whiskey that deserves attention and absolutely delivers with waves of fruity and spicy flavors. $90 » Read Full Review $121 Bimber Single Malt London Whisky Batch 3 A big and beautiful Whisky with a savory nose and fresh fruit on the palate. Awards: 2022 Best English Whisky $121 » Read Full Review $212 Knappogue Castle 21 Year Old Exclusive Cask Vatting Single Malt Irish Whiskey An incredible example of Irish Whiskey; lush and balanced flavors, extraordinarily well done. Awards: 2022 Best Irish Single Malt Whiskey $212 » Read Full Review $230 Redbreast 21 Year Old Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey Pastry dough and dried fruits only hint at the age and complexity of this seriously delicious sipper. $230 » Read Full Review $277 Jameson Bow Street 18 Year Old Cask Strength Irish Blended Whiskey A bold and spicy Whiskey to pair with any momentous occasion or your favorite cigar. Awards: 2022 Best Irish Blended Whiskey $277 » Read Full Review $89.99 Kavalan Distillery Reserve Rum Cask Single Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky A truly incredible barrel strength Single Malt that is complex and roasty, yet remains floral. $89.99 » Read Full Review $92 Yellow Spot 12 Year Old Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey A benchmark example of Irish Whiskey and the tremendous class of the pot still category. $92 » Read Full Review $99 Aberlour A'Bunadh Cask Strength Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky A mature, rich, and opulent Speyside Single Malt with full-bodied intensity to sip after dinner and possibly with a cigar. Awards: 2022 Best Speyside Single Malt Scotch $99 » Read Full Review $104 Bimber 12 Year Aged Apogee XII Pure Malt English Whisky A world-class Whisky that will keep those kilted cousins on notice. $104 » Read Full Review $226 Midleton Very Rare 2022 Irish Blended Whiskey A warming Irish Blended Whiskey that has a wonderful nose and a complex, peppery palate. $226 » Read Full Review $31 Bushmills Black Bush Irish Blended Whiskey A proper benchmark Irish Whiskey with subtle notes of vanilla bean and fresh cut grass. $31 » Read Full Review $50 Timah Double Peated Blended Whisky A delicious peat-forward Whisky that is stellar on its own or in a complex cocktail. Awards: 2022 Best Blended Whisky $50 » Read Full Review $53 Powers Three Swallow Release Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey Tasting of brioche, brown sugar, and bananas, this Irish Single Pot Still Whiskey leaves you wanting more and thinking you can convert your bourbon drinking friends. $53 » Read Full Review $59 Bushmills 12 Year Old Irish Single Malt Whiskey A fruit and grain balanced Irish Single Malt with vanilla and spice from the oak that could be sipped all day, but with complexity such that it deserves to be savored. $59 » Read Full Review $64 Aberlour Casg Annamh Triple Cask Matured Single Malt Speyside Scotch Whisky A delicious, lightly smoked Scotch Whisky that caresses the palate and smells like it was distilled in a bygone era. $64 » Read Full Review $70 Amrut Bagheera Indian Single Malt Whisky A delightful Indian Whiskey with beautiful fruit, grain, light peat and barrel aromas to savor all day. $70 » Read Full Review $70 Green Spot Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey A gorgeous, luscious fruit-forward Whiskey with an all day long texture and mouth-coating flavors that linger on the palate. $70 » Read Full Review $80 Green Spot Chateau Montelena Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey A warming and charming irish Whiskey that brings delightful spicy pot still character to the party. $80 » Read Full Review $84 Aberlour 16 Year Old Double Cask Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky A classic, lovely Whisky with excellent Sherry cask influence; serve with poached salmon topped with honeyed walnuts and some green apple for acidity. $84 » Read Full Review $89 Aberlour A'Bunadh Alba Cask Strength Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky A delightfully complex spice bomb with citrus brightness that makes this a perfect summer sipping Scotch. $89 » Read Full Review $90 Morris Rutherglen Muscat Barrel Finished Australian Single Malt Whisky An excellent Whisky that demonstrates world-class quality while maintaining Australian terroir. Awards: 2022 Best Australian Whisky $90 » Read Full Review $107 Redbreast 12 Year Old Cask Strength Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey Citrus forward and warming, this is a lovely Whiskey that will appeal to Irish and Scotch Whisky drinkers alike. $107 » Read Full Review $149 Bushmills 16 Year Old Irish Single Malt Whiskey A structured, elegant, and balanced Irish Malt for uncomplicated sipping. $149 » Read Full Review $226 Jameson 18 Year Old Irish Blended Whiskey An impressive Whiskey with sweet grains and rich fruit sure to delight. $226 » Read Full Review $35 Jameson Caskmates Stout Edition Irish Blended Whiskey An balanced and sweet Irish Whiskey capable of converting your Bourbon drinking friends. $35 » Read Full Review $39 Fior Blended Scotch Whisky An excellent all-around blended Scotch for sipping and cocktail applications. $39 » Read Full Review $59 Pearse Lyons 12 Year Irish Single Malt Whiskey A scrumptious menagerie of fruited confections drizzled in vanilla and chocolate. $59 » Read Full Review $76 Green Spot Leoville Barton Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey A really delicious Whiskey with voluptuous grain and great oak management, meant to be drank neat. $76 » Read Full Review $90 Morris Rutherglen Muscat Barrel Finished Australian Single Malt Whisky A complex, well-aged, fruity, and savory Whisky to sip and contemplate. $90 » Read Full Review $97 METHOD AND MADNESS Single Malt Irish Whiskey A fruity, floral Whiskey with roasted malt and pastry tones to sip and enjoy with an Irish Red Ale. $97 » Read Full Review $124 Aberlour 18 Year Old Double Cask Single Malt Speyside Scotch Whisky A gracefully aged Speyside Single Malt demonstrating both youthful fruit and a touch of rancio. $124 » Read Full Review $45 Jameson Crested Irish Blended Whiskey A lovely, well-balanced Whisky to sip on with friends and family. $45 » Read Full Review $59 METHOD AND MADNESS Irish Single Grain Whiskey A sweet, smooth, and pleasantly spiced Irish Whiskey for sipping neat or building classic cocktails. $59 » Read Full Review $70 Redbreast 12 Year Old Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey A rich, pleasant Irish Whiskey to sip on for all occasions. $70 » Read Full Review $87 Redbreast Lustau Edition Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey A rich and complex Irish Whiskey for after dinner cocktails. $87 » Read Full Review $96 Knappogue Castle 14 Year Old Non-Chill Filtered Single Malt Irish Whiskey A delicious and lingering Irish Single Malt full of flavor and matured with care; delicious on its own but would be lovely with a single ice cube or a few drops of water. $96 » Read Full Review $115 Knappogue Castle 16 Year Old Sherry Cask Finished Single Malt Irish Whiskey A full bodied, rich, and wonderful Single Malt that's full of flavor and character, and asks to be pondered over; pair with a moderately robust cigar. $115 » Read Full Review $115 Redbreast 15 Year Old Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey Beautiful aromas and warming spices offer up this decadent Irish sipper. $115 » Read Full Review $29 Keeper’s Heart Irish + American Blended Whiskey A Hybrid Whiskey with youthful grains and balanced oak allowing the vanilla and baking spice to shine through. $29 » Read Full Review $29 The Busker Irish Single Malt Whiskey A fruit-forward Whiskey with rich and delicious under currents of baking spice. $29 » Read Full Review $29 The Sexton Irish Single Malt Whiskey A mature spirit that still shows a balance of grain and barrel flavors, and is a benchmark of the category. $29 » Read Full Review $49 Don Michael Andean Black Corn Whiskey With dark roasted corn notes, mocha and molasses tones, this Whiskey is dark, brooding, and complex. Awards: 2022 Best Corn Whiskey $49 » Read Full Review $56 Aberlour 12 Year Old Double Cask Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky A classic example of Speyside orchard fruit coated in honey; this one's a Rum drinker's Scotch. $56 » Read Full Review $110 METHOD AND MADNESS Rye And Malt Irish Blended Whiskey A great Whiskey to share with friends and be astonished to watch how quickly the bottle disappears. $110 » Read Full Review $38 Jameson Black Barrel Irish Blended Whiskey A wonderful Irish Whiskey sure to make your nose and palate sing. $38 » Read Full Review $28 Jameson Blended Irish Whiskey A spice-forward Irish Whiskey that will lend itself well to cocktails. $28 » Read Full Review $35 Jameson Caskmates IPA Edition Irish Blended Whiskey A solid house Irish Whisky that does a little bit of everything. $35 » Read Full Review $35 Powers Gold Label Irish Blended Whiskey A fruity, floral, tropical, and citrus Whiskey with nuance and a strong malt backbone. $35 » Read Full Review $69 Knappogue Castle 12 Year Old Bourbon Cask Matured Single Malt Irish Whiskey Delicious and smooth, this Irish Single Malt illustrates the finesse and ethereal flavors of great Irish Whiskey. $69 » Read Full Review $70 Murray McDavid Half N' Half 11 Year Aged Blended Scotch Whisky A youthful and salty blended Scotch; grab a bucket of oysters to eat while grilling some salmon. $70 » Read Full Review $76 Powers John’s Lane 12 Year Old Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey Peppery and punchy, this dram has the muscle to stand up to cocktails and the complexity to stand on its own. $76 » Read Full Review $86 Redbreast Pedro Ximenez Edition Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey A complex and well-balanced Whiskey with fruity and spice tones that carry from the aroma to the palate. $86 » Read Full Review $150 Kornog Single Malt French Whisky A lovely French Whisky with a nice balance of smoke, sweetness and grain. $150 » Read Full Review $299.99 Kavalan Solist Madeira Single Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky A decadent Single Malt to pair with slow roasted pork and a Maduro cigar. $299.99 » Read Full Review $29 Eiregold Special Reserve Single Blended Irish Whiskey A fruit and malt-balanced sipper with light barrel flavors making for a no nonsense Irish Whiskey. $29 » Read Full Review $32 Ha’Penny Four Cask Irish Blended Whiskey A rich, spicy, and voluptuous sipper with a creamy finish. $32 » Read Full Review $36 Grace O’Malley Irish Blended Whiskey A well-balanced and complex Whiskey with delicious orange nuances. $36 » Read Full Review $36 Jameson Cold Brew Irish Blended Whiskey A delicious Irish coffee ready-to-go. $36 » Read Full Review $39 Pearse Lyons 5 Year Irish Blended Whiskey A staple Whiskey for the back bar. $39 » Read Full Review $29 The Busker Single Grain Irish Whiskey A great entry level Whiskey that leans into its grain profile. $29 » Read Full Review $34 Gwalarn Celtic Whisky Blend A smooth and complex sipping Whiskey with flavors of orange and vanilla. $34 » Read Full Review $36 Grey Coast Irish Whiskey A slightly sweeter style of Irish Whiskey, warm and complex for winter cocktails. $36 » Read Full Review $39 Hyde No. 8 Heritage Stout Cask Blended Irish Whiskey A well made and straight forward Irish Whiskey for sipping, shooting, or mixing. $39 » Read Full Review $59 Brenne Estate Cask Single Malt French Whisky A beautiful and fruity summer sipper. $59 » Read Full Review $96 Amrut Neidhal Peated Indian Single Malt Whisky A complex and highly aromatic sipper to be enjoyed by itself or paired with a mild cigar. $96 » Read Full Review $29 Proclamation Irish Blended Whiskey An enjoyable and inviting irish Whiskey that offers a pleasant drinking experience with no complications; enjoy in a highball. $29 » Read Full Review $44 Pearse Lyons 7 Year Barrel Aged Irish Blended Whiskey This Whiskey offers up vanilla cream with hints of spice; would be a nice backbone for cocktails. $44 » Read Full Review $99 Brenne 10 Year Single Malt French Whisky A nice Whisky to sip while you wait for your French wines to come of age in the cellar. $99 » Read Full Review $25 Proper No. Twelve Irish Blended Whiskey A solid Irish Whiskey that would be great for any occasion. $25 » Read Full Review Shortcut: https://www.tastings.com/Calendar-Spirits/Review-2022-07-01-World-Whiskey.aspx