- Country of Produce: Ireland
- Whiskey Type: Single Malt
- ABV: 43%
- Bottle Volume: 70cl
The story of this release is intertwined with that of St Mel’s Brewing Company in Longford, which has unfortunately closed in the aftermath of Covid.
Lough Ree loaned an ex-whiskey cask to St Mel’s Brewery to mature a limited edition of their highly regarded Brown Ale. As soon as the cask was emptied of ale, it was brought to Lanesborough and filled with 6-year-old, double distilled Single Malt Irish Whiskey from Great Northern Distillery, which had previously been matured in a first fill Bourbon Cask for 6 years. Lough Ree Distillery finished this whiskey in the beer cask for 11 weeks, prior to it being disgorged and cut to 43% ABV for bottling.
The sweet chocolate, caramel and malt flavours in St Mel’s Brown Ale really compliment the whiskey. There’s a nice fruitiness and sweetness, making the overall impression just like a fruit and nut chocolate bar. A lovely easy-drinking and moreish whiskey.
Tasting notes:
Nose: Tropical fruit combines with sweet chocolate and malt.
Palate: Soft with malt, milk chocolate, brown sugar, melon and a hint of citrus.
Finish: Fruity and sweet with milk chocolate.