The Dead Rabbit Grocery & Grog in New York City is home to the largest collection of Irish whiskey in North America, so it was only a matter of time before it got its very own Irish whiskey! By teaming up with Darryl McNally, master distiller at The Dublin Liberties, they have created this excellent expression. It's based around a 5 year old whiskey matured in ex-bourbon barrels, which has then been finished in “half-sized” virgin American oak barrels.
Cedar, toasted brown sugar, apricot-filled pastries.
Caramel and vanilla sit up front, with notes of nutmeg, milky coffee and macadamia developing in the background.
Lingering waxy fruit and a tickle of black pepper.
“What a surprise! Excellent Irish whisky. Smooth and rounded taste. This whiskey makes me smile and enjoy my life. Dead monkey is now my new pet. ”
Reima Cederström
Nicely balanced if light and watery. Danish pastries, vanilla, caramel, nutmeg, lemon peel and black pepper.
