Garavogue 20-Year-Old Single Malt Irish Whiskey

Garavogue 20-Year-Old is the inaugural limited release under the Garavogue name from Hawk’s Rock Distillery in County Sligo, Ireland. Created by Master Blender Helen Mulholland, it is double-distilled and initially matured for at least 14 years in ex-bourbon American oak before further maturation in French Muscat, French Sauternes, Spanish Pedro Ximénez Sherry and Barbadian rum casks. The total maturation is 20 years, and it is bottled at 47% ABV.

Food Pairing:Pairs well with roasted pork, glazed ham, mature cheeses, toasted nuts, apple desserts, crème brûlée and dried-fruit desserts.

Tasting Notes:A mature yet fruit-forward Irish single malt with layers of vanilla, orchard fruit, citrus, floral character and dried fruit derived from its varied finishing casks.

Nose:Vanilla, warm peach and spun sugar, complemented by floral aromas and raisins.

Palate:Vanilla and citrus sweetness with buttery ripe apple and a smooth, fruit-driven character.

Finish:Sweet and fruit-forward, with the Barbadian rum cask contributing fresh-fruit character.

Serve:Best enjoyed neat in a whisky glass. A few drops of water can be added to open up the fruit and cask-derived aromas.