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Whisky of the Month

Kilbeggan Triple Cask Irish Whiskey

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A delightful release from Kilbeggan that is matured in three different cask types (Bourbon, Pedro Ximenez Sherry, and American Oak). This premium blend delivers a characterful Irish whiskey with rich notes of summer fruits and vanilla, leading into an oak spice finish. We sourced this one for approx. $65 CAD.

Bottled at 43% abv.

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This was just a great flavourful whiskey! Well done a nice easy drinker with a little punch of dry sweetness. Thanks for a nice affordable whiskey from Kilbeggan!

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Teeling Single Malt Irish Whiskey

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Welcome to bottle tasting #2 from March 2025 tasting. We continue our celebration of St. Patrick’s month with a non-chill filtered Teeling Single Malt Whiskey. This bottling comes in at 46% abv. and was placed into the bottle in September 2021. I think it was available at our local LCBO for approx. $70 CAD.

From our in-house whisky ambassadors notes (thanks Mike):

In recognition of St.Patrick’s day we will be tasting a whisky from the oldest distillery in Dublin. 

Teeling Single Malt. 

Crafted by the innovative Teeling Whiskey Company in Dublin, stands out in the Irish whiskey landscape. Distilled primarily from corn (95%) with 5% malted barley, it’s aged in ex-bourbon barrels and finished in Californian Cabernet Sauvignon wine casks from Napa Valley. Awarded “World’s Best Grain Whiskey” at the 2016 World Whiskies Awards, cementing its reputation for quality. A bold choice for those exploring beyond classic single malts, Teeling Single Grain marries Irish tradition with inventive cask finishing. Its vibrant fruitiness and approachable sweetness make it a standout for both novices and connoisseurs.

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What a fantastic whiskey! Amazing flavour all around with this version. Just be careful because they are so smooth. Another winner from our friends at Teeling!

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Waterford Irish Single Malt Whisky

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As part of our March triple tasting we dove into a “brand new to the club” whisky from Waterford. The Waterford Organic Single Malt whisky is an all organic offering that is branded as single farm origin.

From Waterford website:

“Using 100% Irish barley, widely considered to be the world’s finest, our Single Farm Origin series is an uber-provenance range of limited edition natural whiskies that explore Irish terroir one farm, one place, at a time. They are expressions of precision and rarity, showcasing barley flavours derived from individual Irish farms and harvests.”

Quite the interesting distillery, but sadly during our research about this bottling we’ve learned they have closed down. It appears that they are still selling of the remainder of their inventory, and will continue to use up the any previously distilled whisky in future releases. Good news for those who might be looking to try this one out. You still have time!

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Sadly I didn’t take many notes on the whisky, but I have to leave the reader with this; it was one of the most unique Irish whiskies I’ve ever tried. Very smooth, earthy with some cereal sweetness. Backed by a nice lingering mouth feel. Worth a try as we sourced the bottle for approx. $90 CAD. Very reseasonable for a unique Irish Single malt whisky. What a great way to kick of March!

Whisky of the Month

Aberlour 10-Year-Old Single Malt Whisky

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Preface:  We had the pleasure of having Frank the brand ambassador of Aberlour, Glenlivet, Belvenie and Ballantyne’s in town for a guided tasting.  This is one of the reviews.  I hope you enjoy it as much as we did, as you can see we have some rosey cheeks and huge smiles.

By: Member Chad Nagle

This nicely crafted 10-Year-Old Single Malt by the Aberlour Distillery, which can be found in Strathspey, Scotland (Speyside Region) is what I expect from an Entry Level Single Malt Whisky. It has a simple elegance which is suited to just about every whisky drinkers’ taste. Married in Sherry and Bourbon Casks this would pair well with a Chocolate dessert or with some sharp Cheddar Cheese.

On the Nose: Sweet Honey with Caramel or Toffee aromas, I have a feeling this is going to be a sweet flavour experience……

After the pour, I let this little sweetheart dance around in the glass for a minute or two swirling it to awaken all the flavours.

As I take my first sip the sweetness is very apparent like what my nose was telling me, I get touches of Honey, Caramel and a little bit of spice, maybe nutmeg or pepper.

The finish was short, smooth and didn’t really give me any new surprises, but I wasn’t expecting a Big Grand Finale from this simple Scotch.

Overall: I did enjoy the Aberlour 10 Year, I have somewhat disregarded it on my past shopping experiences since it is always in stock and at an affordable price ($64.95 CDN at the LCBO). This isn’t a bottle I would personally have as my “go-to” but I could confidently recommend it to anyone looking to try an easy to drink Single Malt.

TIP: Try with 2 or 3 drops of water to cut down the sweetness and enhance some of the other features.