WEST CORK LIMITED RELEASE BARREL PROOF IRISH WHISKEY

Detailed DescriptionWest Cork is releasing only 4,800 bottles of each new product in the U.S. In conjunction with the release of these new products, West Cork Distillers is also revealing a major packaging refresh for its current line of Irish Whiskeys. This dramatic change takes shape with the 10-year Single Malt and the Bourbon Cask Blended Whiskeys, incorporating West Cork’s new logo illustrating the fusion of fishing and science – a nod to the founders’ roots – and a premium bright-white paper stock and a super-premium glass mold. The new label continues to depict the Southern coast of Ireland and highlights a sense of place for West Cork Distillers.West Cork Limited Realease Barrel Proof Irish Tasting NotesNose: Honey, malt, marzipan, dried fruit, toffee and a bit of apple juice, vanilla and banana. It’s a rich oily and heavy aroma.Palate: Orchard fruit, herbal, almonds, honey candy, dried banana, dried apples and a bit of malt, vanilla and toffee.Finish: Long oily and fruity fade layered with almonds, honey, graham and malt.Distillery InformationFounded in 2003 by three close friends Denis McCarthy, Ger McCarthy & John O’Connell in Union Hall, West Cork, Ireland; West Cork Distillers was inspired by the proud history of artisan food & beverage production in Cork. The trio had some experience of this in their previous occupations, as Ger & Denis were deep sea trawlermen and John was a research & development scientist for some large blue chip food & beverage companies.