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Slane Special Edition Extra Virgin Oak, 45%

Price: 37 Issue: Summer 2022 Reviewer: Jonny McCormick Category: Blended Irish Whiskey


Channeling the Legacy of '81, this release celebrates 40 years of great rock gigs at Slane Castle. With the virgin oak contribution dialed up to 11, it's bottled at a significant ABV for die-hard vinyl fans. Aromas of wood shavings, peeled banana, vanilla, orange peel, toasted oak, green apple, and peppery spice. Warm and fruity on the palate, there's orchard fruit, sultana, caramel, chocolate, blackened oak, and a lengthy encore of peppery spice.