Teeling Whiskey – 15 Years Explorers Series Japanese Edition #Mugi Shochu 70 cl. 46%

From Spirit of Dublin, this limited edition Explorers bottling celebrates the brave, intrepid Irish explorers who traveled the world to make their mark. This release embraces the character of Japan by finishing the liquid in casks formerly used to mature Mugi Shochu – a single distilled barley spirit first produced in the Edo period. First matured in bourbon casks for 11 years, the whiskey was transferred to these Japanese casks for another four years. Bottled at 46% abv and free of chill filtration.

Expect aromas of candied apples, lychee and jasmine tea along with a coating of soft vanilla sweetness, fruitcake and spice. Flavors of lychee and passion fruit burst onto the palate along with poached pears, gingerbread and golden syrup before a sweet, soft finish.

The Teeling family has been making Irish whiskey since 1782, when Walter Teeling opened his whiskey distillery on Marrowbone Lane in Dublin. Dublin has traditionally been the heart of Ireland’s whiskey production. The history of Ireland’s whiskey production is incredibly exciting and dramatic and is largely connected to the country’s relationship with England, for better or for worse. As many as 37 distilleries had smoke in their chimneys at the beginning of the 20th century, but one by one the distilleries closed and since 1976 no whiskey has been distilled in Dublin – until now! The Teeling Whiskey Distillery is the first newly opened distillery in Dublin in over 125 years and the Teeling family see it as their mission to bring the art of distilling back to the heart of Dublin!

The tasty whiskey comes from 3 shiny pot stills, which are named after Jack Teeling’s 3 daughters. 25% of production is dedicated to whiskey of an experimental nature, making Teeling one of the most exciting distilleries to keep an eye on in the future.