County Louth 14 Year Old 2003 (cask 17-3001) (Valinch & Mallet)
- Distillery
- Valinch & Mallet
- Region
- Country
- Ireland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 51.5%
- Age
- 14 years
- Price
- £99.95
- Tasting notes
- Sherried, Dried Fruit, Toasted, Nutty
- Description
- This County Louth single malt, twice distilled in 2003 and aged 14 years in a single sherry hogshead, offers rich, sherried depth without revealing its exact distillery origins. Sherry cask maturation imparts ripe fruit, chocolate, and baking spice, with a full, oily texture and persistent finish. A mystery dram suited to Speyside enthusiasts and those intrigued by hidden-cask releases.
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✦ Neatly Summary
County Louth 14 Year Old 2003 (cask 17-3001) (Valinch & Mallet) is a 14-year-old single malt from Valinch & Mallet (Ireland), bottled at 51.5% ABV. Expect fruity, sweet and oaky character — sherried, dried fruit, toasted, nutty. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A premium pour worth the price.
This County Louth single malt, twice distilled in 2003 and aged 14 years in a single sherry hogshead, offers rich, sherried depth without revealing its exact distillery origins. Sherry cask maturation imparts ripe fruit, chocolate, and baking spice, with a full, oily texture and persistent finish. A mystery dram suited to Speyside enthusiasts and those intrigued by hidden-cask releases.
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