Extra aged and finished in ex-Moscatel casks, the Egan’s Legacy Reserve Volume IV 18 Years Single Malt Irish Whiskey is not the kind of Irish Whiskey you see every day. Partially because of the age, but mostly because of the casks.
In the pantheon of whisky finishing casks, Moscatel isn’t exactly what you’d call common. In fact, I can only think of three others off the top of my head and all three were limited releases or single casks. One from Kavlan, one out of Laphroaig and one out of Bunnahabhain. All three were good with the Laphroaig and Kavalon being great. Though the one thing they all had in common is they made me want to see more whiskies use these underappreciated casks.
Let’s get to drinkin’!
Egan’s Legacy Reserve Volume IV 18 Years Single Malt Irish Whiskey – Details and Tasting Notes
Whiskey Details
Non-Chill Filtered | Natural Color
Style: Single Malt (Irish)
Region: Ireland
Distiller: Undisclosed (West Cork)
Mash Bill: 100% Malted Barley
Cask: ex-Bourbon, ex-Moscatel
Age: 18 Years
ABV: 46%
Batch: IV
Egan’s Legacy Reserve Volume IV 18 Years Single Malt Irish Whiskey Price: $200*
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Egan’s Legacy Reserve Volume IV 18 Years Single Malt Irish WhiskeyTasting Notes
EYE
Pinkish copper
NOSE
Olde tyme strawberry taffy, malt, creamy vanilla and touches of baking spice, Honey Nut Cheerios and oak.
Rich and elegant the aroma rolls lazily out of the glass.
PALATE
Olde tyme strawberry taffy, creamy vanilla, cinnamon, malty graham, dried sultanas, banana and some bits of cocoa and oak.
Bolder and warmer than the aroma with even more fruity facets showing up.
FINISH
Medium-long -> Fruity sweetness, malt, grainy oak and cinnamon and waxy vanilla.
BALANCE, BODY and FEEL
Well balanced, medium-full body and a warm slick feel.
Egan’s Legacy Reserve Volume IV 18 Years Single Malt Irish Whiskey- Overall Thoughts and Score
From aroma to palate to finish, this is a dynamic whiskey that isn’t big and brutal but still has a nice sense of boldness to it. It’s refined and elegant with subtle orchard and tropical nuances that peek out while you’re experiencing it but at no point is it a light or simple whiskey.
Fun and exciting, this is the kind of Irish Whiskey that needs to be in the market more. The kind that shows the complexity and beauty that can come from well matured, and well finished, Irish single malts. This is a gem.
SCORE: 4.5/5 (very good, highly recommended ~ A- | 90-93)
*Disclosure: The sample/bottle for this Irish Single Malt review was graciously sent to me by the company without obligation. The views, opinions, and tasting notes are 100% my own.
Egan's Legacy Reserve Volume IV 18 Years Single Malt Irish Whiskey Review $200
Overall
4.5- Nose (4.5)
- Palate (4.5)
- Finish (4.5)
- BBF (4.5)
