Distilled in Ireland 2024 21 Year Old The Tasteful 8 - Brühler Whiskyhaus
2025-05-03
Nose
The very first impression is a tropical-sweet revelation. Coconut, brown sugar and stone fruit characterise the bouquet. These are joined by honeydew melon, waxy notes, molasses and caramel - a wonderfully dense and elegant fragrance. A hint of passion fruit adds a refreshing, exotic nuance.
Taste
Things get really exciting on the palate: strawberry pez meets fruity fruit salad juice, accompanied by an oily, almost buttery texture. A gentle pinch of tingle adds vibrancy, while the oak perfectly balances the sweetness with its spicy depth. A complex but wonderfully accessible flavour!
Finish
The finish is long and sweet, with gentle oak notes that slowly drift off in a pleasantly spicy, slightly darker direction. Not an abrupt end, but a smooth, enjoyable finish.
Thoughts
This whisky shows what a really good bourbon cask can do! Exciting fruity flavours, a great balance between sweetness and spice and a pleasantly oily character make this whiskey a real pleasure. Not a standard Irish whisky, but a high-quality, multi-faceted pleasure that is great fun!
Rating: 85/100 - Excellent (Marcel: 86 | Sascha: 84)
Value for Money: 4/5 - Good
Further Information
Bottling Series: A Dream of Ireland - The Tasteful 8Cask Type: Bourbon Barrel