Triple Dog Irish Whiskey Review

Triple Dog Irish Whiskey Review

Distilled in Dundalk, County Louth | Aged 4+ Years in French Oak | 40% ABV | SRP: $35.99

Overview:

Triple Dog Irish Whiskey brings together heritage distillation techniques with a modern, flavor-forward profile. Triple distilled in both traditional copper pot stills and copper column stills, and matured for a minimum of four years in French oak, this whiskey aims to offer smoothness with layered complexity. Despite its budget-friendly price point, it boasts a string of gold medals—implying it may punch well above its weight.

Nose:

The aroma opens with vibrant, youthful energy—bright red fruits like cherry and raspberry jump forward, backed by a silky roundness of caramel and vanilla custard. The influence of the French oak brings a subtle elegance, offering light floral undertones and a hint of toasted wood, creating a nose that is both approachable and refined.

Palate:

The first sip is soft and sweet, unfolding like dessert in a glass. Caramel apple dominates the early palate, followed by the rich fruitiness of cherry pie filling. Mid-palate, a wave of vanilla frosting adds a smooth, almost confectionary note that rounds out the profile. While the mouthfeel is not overly complex, it is undeniably pleasant and creamy, making this an easy sipper.

Finish:

The finish is medium in length with a full, sweet viscosity that lingers gently on the tongue. Echoes of orchard fruit and soft vanilla trail off slowly, leaving a clean yet sugary afterglow.

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Final Thoughts:

Triple Dog Irish Whiskey is a flavorful and inviting pour that offers a dessert-like experience without veering into artificial sweetness. Its use of French oak and triple distillation lend it a smoothness that feels polished, while the fruit-forward and creamy profile makes it perfect for casual sipping or easygoing cocktails.

At $35.99, it delivers excellent value—especially for those looking to explore Irish whiskey with a sweeter, more dessert-driven profile. Its gold medal accolades feel well-earned, and it’s a strong contender in the approachable, flavor-packed Irish whiskey category.

Thank you to the folks at Triple Dog and Big Thirst Marketing for introducing me to this delicious sipper with no strings attached.

Doc Holliday 10 Year Single Barrel Bourbon Selection - Review

RELEASING JULY 1, 2025

World Whiskey Society's Doc Holliday 10 Year Single Barrel Bourbon – Barrel 416

Selected by Whiskey Library, The Whiskey Fly, Bourbon Apprentice, and myself, The Bourbon Whiskey Library

Single Barrel 416

Stats:

• Type: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

• Barrel: #416 – Single Barrel Edition

• Age: 10 Years

• ABV: 62.5% (Cask Strength / 125 Proof)

• Mash Bill: 78% Corn, 13% Rye, 9% Malted Barley

Tasting Notes

Nose:

Rich and inviting right from the pour, the nose opens with Mexican sweet bread—that soft, yeasty sweetness laced with delicate spice. Notes of caramel corn bring a playful, fairground nostalgia, while vanilla and bright apple add a crisp, aromatic lift that keeps it from becoming too heavy. The complexity grows as it breathes, revealing the maturity of its 10-year aging.

Palate:

A bold, full-bodied entry greets the tongue with fresh warm pastry—think flaky crusts and sweet, buttery layers. Apple tart takes center stage mid-palate, soaked in caramel and topped with a brown sugar crust, delivering a balance of fruit, sweetness, and bakery spice. Even at cask strength, the integration is smooth and nuanced.

Finish:

The finish is where this barrel truly shines: viscous, oily, and endlessly coating. It wraps the palate in a luxurious texture with a final whisper of nutmeg, leaving you savoring the experience long after the sip is gone.

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Overall Impression

Barrel 416 of Doc Holliday’s 10-Year Single Barrel release is a standout example of high-proof elegance. It shows that cask strength doesn’t have to mean brash heat—it can mean depth, texture, and character. This is a dessert-in-a-glass bourbon that never veers into gimmickry. The selection panel—Whiskey Library, The Whiskey Fly, Bourbon Apprentice, and The Bourbon Whiskey Library—clearly had a shared vision for richness, balance, and flavor-forward impact.

A decadent pour with bakery shop charm and a finish that doesn’t quit. A must-try for fans of sweet-spice complexity and barrel-proof beauty.

15 Stars Fine Aged Rye - Founder's Reserve Batch 001 - Review

Review: 15 Stars Fine Aged Rye – Founder's Reserve (Batch 001)

47.5% ABV | 95 Proof | $140 SRP

Delightful from start to finish.

15 Stars continues to make its mark on the premium whiskey scene with its Founder's Reserve Fine Aged Rye, an artful blend of straight rye whiskeys aged 14, 13, 9, and 8 years. Sourced from Kentucky, Indiana, and Tennessee, this expression showcases balance, depth, and luxurious texture—an elegant rye built for slow sipping.

Nose:

Delicate yet expressive, the nose opens with a cool wave of creamy mint, followed by soft green tea leaf and a touch of white pepper for brightness. There’s a subtle herbal quality here that hints at age and layered complexity.

Palate:

The mouthfeel is velvety smooth, bordering on decadent. Flavors of Italian sweet cream and milk chocolate dominate the front palate, offering a dessert-like richness uncommon in rye. Mid-palate, a soft backbone of mature spice begins to hum—controlled and refined rather than aggressive.

Finish:

The finish lingers medium-long, leaving a full oily coating and a whisper of gentle spice. It’s polished and composed, with no rough edges—just an elegant tapering of sweetness and warmth.

Final Thoughts:

15 Stars’ Founders Reserve Rye is a sophisticated pour that bridges traditional rye spice with refined dessert-like smoothness. For those who enjoy the structure of rye but crave a silkier, more luxurious expression, this batch delivers. The price point reflects its age and blending pedigree, and for fans of high-end, well-aged rye, it feels justified. A contemplative sipper—best neat, and best unhurried.

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