Hinch 5 Years Double Wood Whiskey

Hinch 5 Years Double Wood Irish Whiskey is a smooth blended Irish whiskey from Hinch Distillery in County Down, Northern Ireland. This expression gains its distinctive character from a dual maturation process. It is first aged for four years in ex-bourbon casks, which bring vanilla, toffee and sweetness, and then spends a further year in virgin American oak, adding a layer of spice, toasted wood and depth.

The result is a balanced, approachable spirit bottled at 43% ABV. On the nose there are aromas of toffee-coated banana fritters, citrus grain and new oak vanilla, with hints of cinnamon and clove. The palate is sweet but fresh, with banana, toffee and spicy new oak, leading to a long, spicy and dry finish. It is excellent enjoyed neat, over ice or as the base of an Old Fashioned.