Powerscourt Fercullen Amarone Single Grain
The first issue in a three part ‘Estate Series’ from Powerscourt Distillery. This ‘Mill House’ limited edition release is a sourced Single Grain whiskey matured in ex-Bourbon oak casks and then finished in Italian Amarone wine casks for a further 18 months. Non-chill filtered, natural colour and bottled at 46% ABV. Priced at RRP €75.
Omar Fitzell Notes
A light citrusy nose that’s heavy on vanilla.
Palate
A light mouth coating that is filled with a fruity sweetness. Chocolate, vanilla and toffee run alongside an abundance of orchard fruit.
Finish
Short to medium finish that is slightly dry.
Overall
An extremely easy to drink, well balanced and approachable whiskey.
Al Higgins notes
Nose
Lime cordial, vanilla pods, melted butter, melon liqueur, popcorn and creme caramel.
Palate
Juicy, light bodied and zesty with lots of citrus pulp and zest, a delicate dusting of white pepper and powdered ginger along with vanilla, orchard fruits, white grapes and cantaloupe melon.
Finish
Clean crisp and zesty.
Overall
There’s no mistaking that this is a single grain but I don’t get much from the Amarone cask finish. A great example of this style of whiskey however.
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.
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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