Teeling 32 Year Purple Muscat Finish falls under the brand's Very Rare Casks series and is an exclusive release to the US, a first for this collection. Distilled in 1990, the single malt initially matured in ex-bourbon barrels for 28 years. Then the whiskey was transferred into a single French oak Portuguese purple muscat wine cask selected by Master Distiller Alex Chasko. This release is limited to 283 bottles. Available as of November 2022 at select retailers in CA, NV, TX, IL, NY, MA, and FL. (SRP $3499.99)
How it tastes
Measured across 14 flavor axes. Tap a note to find other bottles that lead with it.
The best Irish whisky I ever tasted and one of the best of any whiskies I have ever tasted.
Nose: Raisins, Blackberries, Dark Chocolate, Plums, Mocha, Blackcurrants, Lavender, Violets, Pineapples, Grapefruits, Pommegranites, Milk Chocolate, Rosewater, Honey, Elderflower
Palate: Milk Chocolate, Pineapples, Pommegranites, Grapefruit, Passionfruit, Dates, Figs, Lavender, Prunes, Blood Oranges, Chili Peppers, Cloves, Cinnamon, Elderflower
Finish: Raisins, Plums, Grapefruit, Pommegranites, Blackcurrants, Bananas, Toffee, Sultanas, Honey, Maple Syrup, Pineapples, Walnuts, Cashews, Blood Oranges, Ginger, Chili Peppers
RRichard ModernDrinking5.0
I was privileged to try this spectacular whisky in the company of Teeling's master distiller Alex Chasko this week. The nose is a ripe cornucopia dripping with mango, apricot jam and figs. Each sip is a concentrated juice bomb of stewed stone fruits, thick and syrupy, that lingers with a finish of more apricots. I l love the tropical and stone fruit flavors of the older Cooley whiskies bottled by Teeling and this one is among the best. Hard to put on the finger on the influence of the muscat cask from my small pour, but whatever it brings to the party is clearly welcome.
GGoodSpiritsNews5.0
The nose is rich with berry fruits, warm caramel and a touch of vanilla bean. The flavors burst in the mouth with a wash of grape that never overwhelms, but supports and melds with the malted barley. For such an ancient aging, there is plenty of character here. The higher proof helps by bringing out the more subtle characteristics of an elder Irish whiskey. The mouthfeel is smooth and balanced throughout the palate, and the finish lingers with just a hint of the Muscat at the end. Very tasty, very well done, and very rare indeed.
TTheWhiskeyJug5.0
NOSE
Dry wine, brown sugar, baking spice, complex dried dark fruit, earthy malt, slight tannic oak touch vanilla fondant.
Dark and brooding, like a storm cloud moving in.
PALATE
Complex dried dark fruit, complex baking spice, complex dried dark fruit, earthy malt, slight tannic oak, and touches of vanilla fondant and camphor.
Rich and dense with a slightly acidic bite that keeps this fresh and interesting sip after sip.
FINISH
Long -> Dried dark fruit, dry wine, brown sugar, oak, and spice.
