Teeling Small Batch is a distinctive blend of malt and grain Irish whiskeys, initially matured in ex-bourbon barrels and then married in Central American rum casks for up to 12 months. It is triple distilled and bottled non-chill-filtered at 46% ABV.
Professional Ratings
| Critic / Competition |
Rating |
| Ultimate Spirits Challenge |
⭐ 95 points |
| Wine Enthusiast |
92 points |
| San Francisco World Spirits Competition |
Double Gold |
Ultimate Spirits Challenge awarded it 95 points / Extraordinary Ultimate Recommendation, while Wine Enthusiast rated it 92 points – Excellent, Highly Recommended.
Tasting Notes
Nose: Floral and herbal with vanilla, rum raisin and allspice, plus subtle fruit and caramel sweetness.
Palate: Creamy and smooth, showing vanilla, raisin, apricot and dried fruit, followed by warming baking spice. The rum-cask finish provides a sweeter, fruitier dimension than most traditional Irish blends.
Finish: Long and warming with lingering sweetness, oak and spice.
Sommelier’s Take
A flavorful step up from many entry-level blended Irish whiskeys. The 46% ABV provides good body, while the rum-cask finish gives it an appealing combination of dried fruit, vanilla and spice. It works well neat, over ice, in an Irish Coffee, Whiskey Ginger or elevated Old Fashioned.
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