Teeling Sommelier Selection Douro Old Vines 46%

46% | 70cl | NCF | Irish Whiskey | Limited Edition

The Sommelier Selection takes Teeling’s classic Small Batch blend of malt and grain, and replaces the rum cask finish with high-quality wine casks from around the world. After French and Italian wine barrels, the 5th release will see maturation in red wine barrels from the Portuguese Douro Valley for the first time. These Douro old vines are notoriously full bodied and brimming with dark fruit flavours. The wine from which was pressed from the harvest of vines that were over 25 years old. These casks enrich the light, fruity-floral whiskey with notes of dark fruits and spices.

Tasting notes

NOSE: Dried fruit, cinnamon, dark chocolate, and cherries. 

PALATE:  Stewed plums, toffee apples, sour cherries and rich dark fruits.

FINISH: Fruity and spicy.