Tyrconnell single malt Irish whiskey is one of the best Irish whiskies in the world. Made by Cooley distillery, the only independent distillery in Ireland, Tyrconnell is a must try for any whiskey enthusiast.
Named after a famous racehorse that won the Irish Derby after going off at 100 to 1 odds, the label features a painting of the legendary racehorse. Tyrconnell is made from 100% malted barley, but different than single malt scotch and some single malt Irish whiskies, no peat smoke is used. The result is a sweet, unctuous and complex whiskey that deserves a place in your liquor cabinet.
On the nose, Tyrconnell offers a lightly perfumed bouquet of grain, pear, apple and citrus notes. As this whiskey hits the palate, it reveals more fruity notes, oak, vanilla and a nice malty sweetness before giving way to freshly baked shortbread, apple pie spice, almond and walnut notes on the finish. The finish walks a fine line between pleasing and teasing the palate, leaving this whiskey enthusiast wanting more every time.
Tyrconnell also comes in three specialty finishes; Madeira cask finish, Port cask finish and Sherry cask finish (separate reviews to come). At approximately $35 a bottle, Tyrconnell is a great value for a very good whiskey. Top Recommendation.