Volume: 0.7 liters | Alcohol content: 46% | Not chill-filtered | No coloring
West Cork Maritime - Virgin Oak Cask
Special features: This Irish single malt whisky from the West Cork Distillers' Maritime series is presented in a unique, hand-blown bottle that resembles traditional glass fishing nets. After aging in first-fill bourbon barrels, it receives a finish in virgin oak casks from Kelvin Cooperage, giving it a special depth. Additionally, it is neither chill-filtered nor colored.
Tasting Notes:
Nose: Aromas of hay, oak chips, sawdust, and vanilla.
Palate: Very light with a hint of fruitiness, with the main flavor being black pepper at the end.
Finish: Smooth and spicy with a lingering pepper taste.
Distillery/Bottler: West Cork Distillers was founded in 2003 by childhood friends John O'Connell and Ger and Denis McCarthy. They started in a small room in Union Hall and have since developed into one of the largest Irish distilleries. Today, they produce a variety of whiskies, including the West Cork Maritime - Virgin Oak Cask.
Product details:
Manufacturer: West Cork Distillers
Bottler: West Cork Distillers
Age: No age statement
Cask types: First-fill bourbon barrels, virgin oak casks from Kelvin Cooperage
What is the alcohol content of West Cork Maritime?
The alcohol content is 46%. This information is explicitly stated for West Cork Maritime - Virgin Oak Cask as 46%.
What is the volume of West Cork Maritime?
The volume is 0.7 liters. The product text explicitly states 0.7 liters as the capacity.
In which cask types did West Cork Maritime mature?
The whisky first matured in first-fill bourbon casks and received a finish in virgin oak casks from Kelvin Cooperage. Both first-fill bourbon casks and the finish in virgin oak casks are mentioned as cask types.
What aromas are described in the tasting notes of West Cork Maritime?
The tasting notes describe hay, oak shavings, sawdust, and vanilla on the nose, with a light fruitiness on the palate and a finish of black pepper. The finish is characterized by a gentle, spicy, and lingering pepper aroma.
Who is the manufacturer and bottler of West Cork Maritime?
The manufacturer and bottler is West Cork Distillers. The distillers were founded in 2003 by John O'Connell and Ger and Denis McCarthy, starting in Union Hall.