The Irish Teeling whiskey is launching a new Explores Series with a 15 Year Old Japanese Edition - but wait - this one's very interesting - it was matured in ex-Bourbon barrels for 11 years before 4 more years of aging in ex-Mugi Shochu casks sourced from Japan.

Tasting Notes

Aroma

Candied apples, lychee and jasmine tea, alongside a coating of mellow vanilla sweetness, fruit pastries and spice.

Taste

Bursts of lychee and passion fruit with poached pears, gingerbread cookies and golden syrup.

Finish

Sweet, mellow finish with soft wood tannins, dried fruits and refreshing crisp after taste.

This will be rolled out domestically in Ireland first at an RRP of 110 EUR, before hitting international markets.

Editor's Note: To our minds, there are not that many Shochu cask matured whiskies currently in existence, and of the really few, they have been incredibly interesting and tasty. Definitely will be on our radars.

Kanpai!

88 Bamboo Editorial Team