Samuel Gelston's 5-year-old Single Malt Finished in Sherry Casks /41.2%/ 0.7l
- Gelston’s Old Irish Whiskey was founded in 1830 by Samuel Gelston, a very successful wine and whisky merchant from Belfast.
Product description
Gelston's Old Irish Whiskey is the creation of Samuel Gelston in 1830. His company was based in Belfast and was one of the leading importers and distributors of wines and spirits.
After Gelston's death in 1869, the company was purchased by Harry J. Neill, a whiskey enthusiast who had made his fortune in Australia during the 1850s gold rush. Five generations later, the Gelston brand is still owned by the Neill family, specifically HJ Neill Ltd. Gelston's 5 Year Old is a single malt whiskey aged in first-fill bourbon casks and finished for several months in sherry casks. The company does not disclose which distillery the whiskey comes from.
Nose : vanilla pudding, caramel, cappuccino, milk chocolate, blackcurrants, grapes, notes of cinnamon, sherry and oak.
Palate: delicate notes of sherry, vanilla, toffee, raisins, oranges, buttery croissant, a touch of ginger and cinnamon.
Finish: medium long, with notes of vanilla, caramel, chocolate, dried fruit, oak and cinnamon.