The Quiet Man “An Fear Ciuin” 2006 (8 year old) 40%
Tasted: Nov 2015
Nose: On the one hand it’s a lightly estery and slightly soapy nose but on the other it’s edgy and slightly grainy with green apple, pineapple, apricot and bolstering creamy oak. With time hints of dunnage.
Palate: A little underpowered and watery. Straightforward with hints of honey, apricot, earth and creamy oak. A little grassy note adds balances but the oak begins to dominate.
Finish: Good length with some light buzzy spices amid the toffee’d oak.
Conclusion: Not the greatest Irish whiskey I’ve ever tasted, but...
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