Triple Dog Irish Whiskey represents a $39.99. Color: Light honey, with medium legs proposition in the evolving Irish whiskey landscape.
Nose
aged at least five years in French oak casks. bottled at 40% ABV. SRP $39.99. Color: Light honey, with medium legs. Crème Brule and vanilla. The nose is light while remaining sweet you are greeted with soft oaks and other casks but only momentarily. Overall, the nose stays light and inviting without overpowering the senses. This does not taste like an Irish whiskey. The standard punch at the end and the almost tannic profile you commonly find is missing here. The profile is a little more robust compared to the nose. You will find the diverse oak profiles of the blended cask, as well as some white sugar. There is light caramel awash in spring flowers. The finish brings out the wood and young leather, along with just a hint of the alcohol. It does an excellent job of holding on the breath while not generating burn or turning unpleasant.
Palate
I am impressed by this whiskey – it is obvious Dan knows what hes doing. This whiskey was carefully curated, and the profile is exemplary to that end. As far as young whiskey goes, this is absolutely worth a pickup. It is light and approachable, without the rough edges youd expect. I will say it isnt perfect – you have to be patient to find all the notes in the whiskey. There is complexity, but it isn’t as robust as say a 10 or 15 year would be. However, for a 4-5 year blend, this has a lot of what you want without a lot the things you don’t want.
Finish
Editor’s Note: This whiskey was either bought as a sample by Whiskeyful or provided to us as a review sample by the party behind it. Per our editorial policies, this in no way influenced the outcome of this review.
Verdict
Triple Dog Irish Whiskey delivers a thoroughly accomplished whiskey that justifies its $39.99. Color: Light honey, with medium legs price point. It is well-crafted, balanced, and worthy of a place in any considered collection.
