Dingle Batch 6 Single Malt Port Cask
The final release in their Single Malt Batch Series. This Single Malt using their own distillate has been fully matured in Tawny Port casks with 15,000 bottles bottled at 46.5% ABV (a more limited release was bottled at Cask Strength of 60.7% ABV). The retail price for this is €70.
Omar Fitzell Notes
Signature Dingle malty cereal nose. Mango and strawberry along with orange zest are standing out with a subtle chilli like note and some linseed oil.
Palate
A very light mouthfeel is overshadowed by a fruity explosion. Lemon and lime, red apples and stone fruit.
Finish
Short to medium finish that has a white pepper spice.
Overall
Dingle has gone from strength to strength over the years. I have always enjoyed their own spirit and this is no different. A fruity, malty whiskey that will be great on a cold winter night.
Al Higgins notes
Nose
Nicely complex and warming. Aromas of baked fruits, apples with raisins, Christmas pudding, summer pudding, hot orange, grilled pineapple and warm spices.
Palate
Toasted spices, charred oak, red fruits, apple strudel, rum and raisin, Danish pastries fresh from the oven and custard creams.
Finish
Spicy, oaky and warm with some gentle tannins.
Overall
Youthful and a little hot but with some deliciously warming flavours.
Omar Fitzell
Omar has been lurking in the background of the Irish Whiskey Industry since 2010 when he started his journey through tasting, enjoying and collecting whiskey. In January 2018 he launched the online blog “That’s Dram Good” which, in those few short months, has become one of the most popular whiskey blogs in Ireland.
You can find him on:
• Twitter – @thatsdramgood
• Facebook – ThatsDramGood
Al Higgins
Over 20 years of experience in drinks retail and a member of the team at the Celtic Whiskey Shop since 2003. Alastair is chief tester and taster at the shop and is also coordinator for the Irish Whiskey Awards. When he is not working he is either training for ultra-marathons, parenting or drumming with his band Le Galaxie.
You can find him on:
• Twitter – @mostlydrinking