Old Irish whiskey and unique cask maturation are a combination you rarely encounter. This first release from Teeling's Rising Reserve series proves how impressive that can turn out to be. After more than sixteen years of maturation in ex-bourbon barrels, this 21-year-old single malt was given over five more years to develop further in rare Carcavelos casks, a fortified white wine from Portugal.
That long finish adds beautiful layers of ripe fruit, honey, and soft spice, without overpowering the elegant character of the whiskey. Bottled at 46%, without chill-filtration, and released in a limited edition of only 6,000 bottles worldwide, this is a whiskey for lovers of refinement, complexity, and rare maturations.
With the Rising Reserve series, Teeling shows how versatile old Irish single malt can be. The subtle influence of the Carcavelos casks creates a style that distinguishes itself from classic port or sherry maturations: fresh, fruity, and elegant, with a beautiful balance between distillate and cask.
