The Quiet Man 12 Year Old
- Distillery
- The Quiet Man
- Region
- Country
- Ireland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 46%
- Age
- 12 years
- Price
- £58.9
- Community rating
- 5.00 / 5 (1 ratings)
- Tasting notes
- Vanilla, Honey, Malt Extract, Fresh Fruit, Yeasty
- Description
- This 12-year-old Irish single malt from The Quiet Man is triple-distilled and matured exclusively in bourbon casks, representing the style's characteristic smooth, light approach. Bourbon aging brings vanilla sweetness, orchard fruit, and soft spice without overwhelming the delicate spirit base. The texture is creamy with moderate finish. A dependable expression for those seeking approachable, traditional Irish whiskey without regional flourishes.
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✦ Neatly Summary
The Quiet Man 12 Year Old is a 12-year-old single malt from The Quiet Man (Ireland), bottled at 46% ABV. Expect sweet, fruity and delicately floral character — vanilla, honey, malt extract, fresh fruit. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. Good value for the quality offered.
This 12-year-old Irish single malt from The Quiet Man is triple-distilled and matured exclusively in bourbon casks, representing the style's characteristic smooth, light approach. Bourbon aging brings vanilla sweetness, orchard fruit, and soft spice without overwhelming the delicate spirit base. The texture is creamy with moderate finish. A dependable expression for those seeking approachable, traditional Irish whiskey without regional flourishes.
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