Emerald Isle is a new series from Speciality Drinks . It includes only Irish whiskeys, three until now: two 24yo 1991s and one 26yo 1989.

We’re now trying the Emerald Isle 1991 cask #8583 , a single malt from an undisclosed (Northern?) Irish distillery (based on other indie releases, we’re pretty sure where it comes from). It is lightly peated and from the colour we’re expecting some sherry influence.

Emerald Isle 24 yo 1991 (57%, Speciality Drinks 2016, cask #8583)

Nose: reminds us of the Maria label – enough said. Silky sherry influence, with red berries and...