The Irishman 12 Year Old (2014 Release)
- Distillery
- Walsh
- Region
- Country
- Ireland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 43%
- Age
- 12 years
- Price
- £55.43
- Community rating
- 4.00 / 5 (1 ratings)
- Tasting notes
- Vanilla, Honey, Malt Extract, Toasted, Fresh Fruit
- Description
- Walsh's 12-year-old single malt, released as The Irishman in 2014, matured exclusively in first-fill bourbon barrels to emphasize vanilla and subtle herbaceous character. Only 6,000 bottles were produced annually, making this an approachable Irish malt with honest bourbon-barrel influence.
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The Irishman 12 Year Old (2014 Release) is a 12-year-old single malt from Walsh (Ireland), bottled at 43% ABV. Expect sweet, fruity and oaky character — vanilla, honey, malt extract, toasted. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. Good value for the quality offered.
Walsh's 12-year-old single malt, released as The Irishman in 2014, matured exclusively in first-fill bourbon barrels to emphasize vanilla and subtle herbaceous character. Only 6,000 bottles were produced annually, making this an approachable Irish malt with honest bourbon-barrel influence.
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