The Tyrconnell
- 43
- 70cl
- Taste: 2
- Irish
The Tyrconnell first came about in 1876, when R. M. Delamere entered his chestnut colt, Tyrconnell, in the prestigious National Produce Stakes horse race. The horse won the race at 100 to 1 odds. The surprise victory captured the imagination of A.A. Watt, a local distiller. He chose to commemorate the occasion by creating a limited edition, small batch whiskey that bore the name of their local champion. Although A.A....
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The Tyrconnell first came about in 1876, when R. M. Delamere entered his chestnut colt, Tyrconnell, in the prestigious National Produce Stakes horse race. The horse won the race at 100 to 1 odds. The surprise victory captured the imagination of A.A. Watt, a local distiller. He chose to commemorate the occasion by creating a limited edition, small batch whiskey that bore the name of their local champion. Although A.A. Watt intended to make this whisky just once, it ended up becoming Watt's (the original producers of The Tyrconnell) most popular whiskey. Today, each bottle bears the same commemorative label celebrating Tyrconnell's triumph.
As the whisky is a double distilled, single malt, it retains the character of its origin, creating an end product with a delicate flavour that lives alongside a creamy and viscous profile.
The Tyrconnell is now made at Cooley Distillery, an Irish whiskey distillery located on the Cooley Peninsula in County Louth, Ireland. Cooley acquired Tyrconnell in 1988, after being dormant since 1925, when the old Watt's Distillery closed.
Official Tasting Notes
Aroma - Roasted nuts, nougat, and mild oak.
Palate - Honeyed and rich in texture.
Finish - Brings forth the malt component, allowing a keen graininess to move to the forefront.
As the whisky is a double distilled, single malt, it retains the character of its origin, creating an end product with a delicate flavour that lives alongside a creamy and viscous profile.
The Tyrconnell is now made at Cooley Distillery, an Irish whiskey distillery located on the Cooley Peninsula in County Louth, Ireland. Cooley acquired Tyrconnell in 1988, after being dormant since 1925, when the old Watt's Distillery closed.
Official Tasting Notes
Aroma - Roasted nuts, nougat, and mild oak.
Palate - Honeyed and rich in texture.
Finish - Brings forth the malt component, allowing a keen graininess to move to the forefront.
Tasting Rating Guide
1: Light, good for beginners - an aperitif on a summers day, i.e. Glengoyne, Auchentoshan
2: Also good for beginners but with more depth and body - a little stronger than 1, ie. Glenmorangie, Speyburn
3: A dram for everyone, a little more complex so the palate requires a little more experience, i.e. Cragganmore, Macallan
4: A stronger spirit, a big whisky with lots of character and body, excellent after dinner, i.e. Lagavulin, Laphroaig