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Clonakilty Double Oak Irish Whiskey Review

At first glance, there might be a temptation to argue that The Clonakilty Double Oak Irish Whiskey is actually a Triple. It uses ex-Bourbon, new charred American oak and ex-Red Wine casks. In fact, I wanted to make that argument, but the operative word in that title is Oak. “Triple Wood”… sure, because it uses […]

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At first glance, there might be a temptation to argue that The Clonakilty Double Oak Irish Whiskey is actually a Triple. It uses ex-Bourbon, new charred American oak and ex-Red Wine casks. In fact, I wanted to make that argument, but the operative word in that title is Oak.

Clonakilty Double Oak Irish Whiskey Review

“Triple Wood”… sure, because it uses three different “preparations” of wood, but it does that using just two different kinds of oak: American and European. Three styles, two oaks, makes sense. Now let’s see if it’s any good.

Now, let’s get to drinkin’!

Clonakilty Double Oak Irish Whiskey – Details and Tasting Notes

 

Whiskey Details

Non-Chill Filtered | Natural Color

Style: Blend (Irish)
Region: Ireland
Distiller: The Atlantic Distillery

Mash Bill: Single Malt + Single Grain Whiskey
Cask: ex-Bourbon, New Charred American Oak, STR ex-Bordeaux Casks
Age: 3+ years
ABV: 43.6%

Batch: 019
Bottles: 6,700

Clonakilty Double Oak Irish Whiskey Price: $45*

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White background tasting shot with the Clonakilty Double Oak Irish Whiskey bottle and a glass of whiskey next to it.
“…the world’s first Irish whiskey to be finished in a NEOC cask. NEOC are ex-red wine barrels from the Bordeaux region of France. They are hand-shaved by traditional coopers, and re-toasted according to each individual distiller’s specification.” – Clonakilty Distillery

 

Clonakilty Double Oak Irish Whiskey Tasting Notes

EYE
Straw

NOSE
Banana, honey, dried orchard fruit and vanilla candy, graham, and a touch of baking spice.

Pretty standard Irish Single Malt aroma with a nice fruity sweetness.

PALATE
Banana, honey graham, dried orchard fruit, vanilla taffy, baking spice, and a hint of grain.

Again, pretty standard, but pretty darn nice.

FINISH
Medium -> Banana chips, honey graham, and some spice.

BALANCE, BODY and FEEL
Decent balance, medium body, soft warm feel.

Clonakilty Double Oak Irish Whiskey- Overall Thoughts and Score

Not what I’d call a stand-out, but for a new brand, it’s pretty good. Holds a nice balance, has a nice easy aroma and flavor and it’s remarkably easy to sip on. My first glass of it disappeared quickly as did the Perfect Tipperary I made with it after.

Sure it could use a bit more time for some added maturity, but as it sits now it’s enjoyable and has a nice, natural-tasting, sweetness that carries it from sniff to finish. I’ll enjoy sipping and mixing through this Clonakilty Double Oak Irish Whiskey.

SCORE: 3/5 (above average, worth checking out ~ B- | 80-82)

*Disclosure: The bottle for this Irish Whiskey review was graciously sent to me by the company without obligation. The views, opinions, and tasting notes are 100% my own.

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Peerless Double Oak Bourbon Review

How many double oaked bourbons can you list? This week Jim grabbed a bottle of the Kentucky Peerless Distilling Co, Peerless Double Oak from his local liquor store. Double barreled (or finished) American whiskey is aged in another barrel (used or new) after it first ages in the traditional charred American white oak. Around

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How many double oaked bourbons can you list?

This week Jim grabbed a bottle of the Kentucky Peerless Distilling Co, Peerless Double Oak from his local liquor store.

Double barreled (or finished) American whiskey is aged in another barrel (used or new) after it first ages in the traditional charred American white oak. Around 60 percent of a whiskey’s flavor comes from the barrel, so these bottles take on unique character, and can push the limits of what you’re used to

We hope you enjoy Jim and Mike’s review.   Be sure to catch the podcast episode on your favorite platform to hear more.  Cheers!

Tasting Notes:  Peerless Double Oak Bourbon

Vital Stats: This sweet mash bourbon has a non-disclosed mash bill and is non chill filtered. Its a 4 years old bourbon whiskey that has then been finished in a second barrel and comes in at 107.1 proof. The price on this differs from $70 to $134 depending on where you shop.

Appearance: Standard Peerless bottle with dark cherry red bourbon inside.

Nose: Chocolate with a spicy bite. Rich with orange peel and lots of oak with just a little sweetness of a peach tart.

Palate: Lots of rich oak with sweet chocolate. Camp fire smoke of a burnt marshmallow with Nutella spread. Brown sugar with a tab bit of bitterness that is drying. It is beautifully balanced with hints of orange citrus.

Finish: Medium with no Kentucky hug.

Overall: We were split on this one at first with Jim loving it and Mike saying he would pass but after drinking an entire glass it opened up. It’s certainly worth a try even at a bar.

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