Dingle Single Malt Irish Whiskey (2021)
"Dingle. Hand-made character. Unique Whiskey." - This is the slogan under which the still small distillery has been producing its whiskey by hand since 2012. Distillery young, whiskey young. Can that work?Dingle Single Malt Irish Whiskey from 2021 is mainly a 6-7 years spirit matured in first-fill bourbon casks and PX sherry casks and first bottling. Dingle is one of the few Irish distilleries that exclusively produce their own spirit.
Tasting Notes
Nose
We have a heavy-smelling, deep honey-coloured single malt in the glass, which begins with an aniseed smell and transitions into a sweet citrus note. After the heavy notes fade away, softer notes take over, such as peach, ripe pear and creamy caramel.
Palate
Very strong, the palate is startled by a strongly acidic note. Again, softer flavours like sugar syrup, baked apple with vanilla sauce and candy floss take over after the initial tightening. Bitterness can be tasted briefly in between. We think of baking cocoa here.
Finish
The finish is rather short, partly spicy-minty and reminds us strongly of forest honey and spruce forest.
Thoughts
Marcel 76/100
A whisky that invites you to dream with its sweet and soft aromas – perfect for relaxed late summer evenings. You can sense the youthful notes of the distillery, but that’s exactly what makes the Dingle so charming and lively. The more you enjoy it, the more it reveals its character – a genuine pleasure to drink for those who don’t take it too seriously.
Sascha 76/100
The balance between heavy, sour, and sweet notes is quite successful here, even though the brief spiciness and bitterness somewhat fragment the finish. The structure feels young and vibrant, which is typical for a first release matured in first-fill bourbon and PX sherry casks. For connoisseurs looking for a craftily solid composition with potential for development, this Irish single malt is an interesting choice.
Value for Money: Good
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How does the Dingle Single Malt Irish Whiskey 2021 differ from older Irish whiskeys?
The Dingle Single Malt 2021 is a comparatively young whiskey, primarily aged 6-7 years in first-fill bourbon and PX sherry casks. Unlike many traditional Irish whiskeys, Dingle focuses on artisanal production using exclusively their own distillate without blending in any foreign whiskeys.
What aromas can be expected from the Dingle Single Malt Irish Whiskey 2021?
On the nose, anise and sweet citrus notes dominate, followed by peach, ripe pear, and creamy caramel. On the palate, sour notes appear first, then flavors of sugar syrup, baked apple with vanilla sauce, and cotton candy, accompanied by a brief bitter hint of baking cocoa. The finish is spicy and minty with touches of forest honey and spruce forest.
Why is the Dingle Single Malt Irish Whiskey 2021 considered to be aged 6-7 years despite lacking an official age statement?
Although there is no official age statement on the bottle, the whiskey is mainly based on distillates aged about 6-7 years in first-fill bourbon and PX sherry casks. This information comes from distillery sources and allows for a realistic assessment of the maturation period.