About
In 1876, legend was born when a chestnut colt named Tyrconnell won the prestigious National Produce Stakes against 100-to-1 odds. R.M. Delamere (or Andrew Alexander Watt, depending on the account) celebrated this remarkable victory by creating a whiskey that would become Ireland's best-selling brand before Prohibition halted production. The brand has since been revived by Cooley Distillery and remains a living link to Irish whiskey's golden age. This single malt follows the traditional Irish path of double distillation, a technique that preserves the character of the barley. Matured in bourbon casks, it develops a fruity-sweet profile with an oily mouthfeel and restrained malt presence. On the nose, orchard fruits and citrus emerge quietly. The palate brings lemon and orange forward, anchored by solid malt structure and a touch of spice. The finish is clean and brief — an approachable, everyday whiskey that makes no claims beyond honest drinkability.
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