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The Whistler 21 year old Justino's Madeira Collaboration, 54.5%

Price: 1,085 Issue: Fall 2024 Reviewer: Jonny McCormick Category: Irish Single Malt

Following the 18-month French oak madeira cask finish, the nose has dried orange, vanilla cream, honey, peach, white pepper, developing nougat, seasoned oak, and hints of clove. The depth of the wine notes is something to behold, backed by plum, cherry, sultana, chocolate, and punchy spices. There’s a slightly medicinal sweetness, with roasted peach, vanilla cream, and raisin, and an epically long finish to bask in. (Sold as a box set that includes the madeira; €1,000 )—JM