The Kinsale GREAT EARL Single Grain Irish Whiskey 40% is a characterful single grain Irish whiskey that combines classic Irish whiskey-making with a unique Italian cask-maturation process. It is based on a combination of grain whisky from re-charred casks and grain whisky matured in virgin oak. These components are first matured for 45 months before being blended and left to mature for at least a further three months in selected ex-Sangiovese wine casks. The casks used come from the Italian region of Lazio and lend the whisky additional fruitiness, delicate tannins and a slightly spicy structure. At the same time, the choice of casks reflects the historical connection between the eponymous ‘Great Earl’ and Rome and the Vatican.

With an alcohol content of 40 per cent, the Kinsale Great Earl Single Grain Irish Whiskey is smooth, approachable and yet distinctive. The Sangiovese cask maturation brings notes of ripe blackberries, elderberry and a subtle, wine-like freshness, whilst vanilla, honey and marzipan provide a sweeter underlying structure. Subtle notes of white pepper and delicate tannins round out the profile, creating an interesting contrast to the grain whisky’s creamy texture. The 0.7-litre bottle is particularly suited to lovers of Irish whisky with a wine cask finish who are seeking a fruity, mild style with a clearly recognisable cask character and an unusual connection between Ireland and Italy.

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