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Score: 93
Teeling Wonders of Wood Second Edition Virgin Portuguese Oak
ABV: 50% ● Price: $100 ● Style: Irish Single Pot Still ● Origin: Ireland
This Irish single pot still expression from Dublin’s Teeling Whiskey leads with a densely layered nose that’s floral and fruity, with just a hint of stony minerality and earthy wood. Pineapple and mango jump out of the glass on a gust of flowery potpourri and a whisper of salty sea air. The new oak used to mature this whiskey really pops on the palate, where the balance between pepper, coriander, sweet tea, and berry compote shines through the oaky sweetness. —Shane English