Hyde No. 5 Single Grain 1860 The Áras Cask (Burgundy Cask Finish) / 46%/ 0.7l
- Hyde whiskey is produced by Hibernia Distillers located in West Cork, Ireland.
Product description
Hyde whiskey is a product of Hibernia Distillers, based in West Cork, Ireland. The company was founded in 2014 by brothers Conor and Alan Hyde, who are related to the first President of Ireland, Douglas Hyde.
Hibernia Distillers is currently limited to bottling and distributing whiskey, although distilling is planned for the near future. Hyde No. 5 The Áras Cask is a triple distilled single grain whiskey aged in ex-bourbon barrels and finished in Burgundy pinot noir casks. The term "The Áras Cask" is believed to refer to Áras an Uachtaráin, the official residence of the President of Ireland located in Phoenix Park, North Dublin, and 1860 was the year President Douglas Hyde was born.
Nose: oaky and spicy, with notes of red berries, plums, cinnamon, vanilla, caramel, milk fudge and a hint of pepper.
Palate: mild, mixed berry jam, baked apples, vanilla cream, pepper, walnuts and a hint of anise.
Finish: medium long, with notes of pepper, vanilla, red berries and oak.