Dingle Grianstad an Gheimhridh Whiskey 70cl
Description
Dingle Grianstad an Gheimhridh Whiskey
One of Dingle's 'Wheel of the Year' Series - this limited edition honours the ancient Celtic celebration of Grianstad an Gheimhridh (or the Winter Solstice).
"Small. Artisan. Independent. Proud." - These are the 'truths' of Dingle distillery, and which they hold true to themselves.
Located in Country Kerry in the South-West of Ireland, the Dingle Distillery produces whiskey's that they believe to be a product of their environment. They use local well water, manually mash their barley, use wooden fermentation vessels and copper pot stills. The environment they are located in also ensures the maturation process creates a whiskey unlike any other.
For their Single Malt whiskey's they use only 100% malted barley (their pot still whiskey's use a mix of malted and unmalted barley).
Fun Fact: Grianstad translates to 'the stopping of the sun', and Dingle Grianstad an Gheimhridh Single Malt is a testament to a time of year that is all about the dark of night drawing in.
This release has been matured in former bourbon casks, and then received a Tawny Port cask finish.
On the nose this whisky opens with aromas of blackcurrant jelly, pomegranate, cinnamon toast and warm ginger.
On the palate it brings suggestions of red berry fruits and dark chocolate with a sense of warm cloves and creamy soft fudge. The spice finish mellows, leaving a lingering sweetness on the tip of the tongue.
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Perfect Serve
This is easily enjoyed straight, savoured as it is sipped. Adding a cube of ice, or a splash of water can also allow other flavours to develop depending on your palate. Drink however you enjoy!
