April in Maharashtra can be hot and dry. Not exactly whisky-sipping weather. However as the sun set, our air mist helped drop the temperature further, and we thought what the heck! Let’s try a dram or two.
Conveniently, I received a “return gift” with an interesting assortment of samples from a fellow whisky explorer, sharing miniatures from his open bottles. This Irish whisky was in the mix and seemed just the right place to begin.
What did we think?
Grace O’Malley Irish Blended Whisky 40%
- Nose – Sunshine happiness in a glass, hint of rye, vanilla, some citrus
- Palate – Sunny, salty, and easy to sip, just as friendly, a spring-like quality
- Finish – Salty almonds or a light nougat
Like many Irish whiskies, this was an amiable dram. Perhaps it was just the setting, however, we enjoyed it. Nothing remarkable. Nothing really stood out. However, it was a perfect starting point for a warm evening in rural Maharashtra.
What about their official tasting notes?
- Nose – Caramel, vanilla, maritime notes, orange peel & honey
- Palate – Salt, well balanced with salty undertones
- Finish – Middle Eastern pastry, sweet, saline & toasted notes
In Germany, one can buy this entry Grace O’Malley expression for ~21 Eur. Not such a bad price point at all.
What more do we know? And who was Grace O’Malley? She was an Irish pirate queen – a charismatic leader from the nobility of County Mayo – whose story was the inspiration for a trio of gents (One Irish, two German) to create this brand. It will be interesting to see what these folks put out with their own liquid.
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