SMWS 117.1 (Cooley) / 1989 / 12 Year Old Irish Malt Whiskey
- Distillery
- Cooley
- Region
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Irish
- ABV
- 40%
- Price
- £1250
- Tasting notes
- Fresh Fruit, Citric, Yeasty, Fragant
- Description
- This 1989 Cooley single malt, bottled by The Scotch Malt Whisky Society at 12 years old, represents a rare Irish whiskey release from the 1980s—a period when such bottlings seldom crossed the Irish Sea. Bright tropical fruit notes dominate the palate, lifted by the spirit's youthful vigor and the distillery's characteristic clean, grassy backbone. The texture is crisp and lively, with citrus and stone fruit on the finish. A historical curiosity for Irish whiskey collectors and those exploring pre-2000s Irish distillery character.
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ABV
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Style
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✦ Neatly Summary
SMWS 117.1 (Cooley) / 1989 / 12 Year Old Irish Malt Whiskey is a irish from Cooley (United Kingdom), bottled at 40% ABV. Expect fruity, floral and subtly sweet character — fresh fruit, citric, yeasty, fragant. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
This 1989 Cooley single malt, bottled by The Scotch Malt Whisky Society at 12 years old, represents a rare Irish whiskey release from the 1980s—a period when such bottlings seldom crossed the Irish Sea. Bright tropical fruit notes dominate the palate, lifted by the spirit's youthful vigor and the distillery's characteristic clean, grassy backbone. The texture is crisp and lively, with citrus and stone fruit on the finish. A historical curiosity for Irish whiskey collectors and those exploring pre-2000s Irish distillery character.
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