Kilbeggan Whiskey
70cl
Kilbeggan is the flagship blend from the Kilbeggan Distilling Company (previously called Cooley Distillery). Most of the whiskey that goes into the blend is matured in the town of Kilbeggan, however the spirit is distilled at Cooley in County Louth. Kilbeggan is a smooth and warming blend with some nice oak character and good depth of flavour.
Kilbeggan is the flagship blend from the Kilbeggan Distilling Company (previously called Cooley Distillery). Most of the whiskey that goes into the blend is matured in the town of Kilbeggan, however the spirit is distilled at Cooley in County Louth. Kilbeggan is a smooth and warming blend with some nice oak character and good depth of flavour.
Tasting Notes from Celtic Whiskey Shop and Wines on the Green | |
Nose | Light and soft with pear drops, apple, vanilla and popcorn notes. |
Finish | Soft, smooth and delicate but with a very pleasant malty backbone. Lively, fruity flavours of pears, apples, and citrus. |
Colour | Pale gold. |
Fact Sheet | |
Distiller/Blender | Noel Sweeney |
Distillery | Cooley Distillery |
Fluid | 70cl |
Ingredients | Malt relatively low 15-20%, Small amount of Kilbeggan Malt |
Alcohol % | 40% |
Types of Barrel used for Aging | Fresh Bourbon Casks, small portion in 2nd and 3rd |
Producer | The Kilbeggan Distilling Company |
Serving Suggestion | |
Serving Suggestion | Kilbeggan Irish Storm: INGREDIENTS 1½ parts Kilbeggan® Irish Whiskey 3 parts Ginger Beer 1 part Fresh Lemon Sour TO SERVE: Build all ingredients over ice in a tall highball glass. Garnish with a lemon wedge. |
Awards and/or Press Quotes | |
2007 IWSC | Silver |
2008 IWSC | Silver |
2008 SFWSC | Silver |