This whiskey was aged in American (ex-bourbon) oak casks and matured in Oloroso sherry and Moscatel casks.
At the 1876 Derby, Ireland's most important horse race, the odds on the horse named Tyrconnell were 1:100. But the bookmakers were wrong, for after a rather slow start, Tyrconnell began to gallop faster and faster and decided the outcome of the race. After this grandiose victory, Derry's famous Watt family of distillers decided to create an anniversary bottling with their finest malt named after the race-winning horse, Tyrconnell.
Nose: Rich aromas of tropical fruit, vanilla and spicy oak emerge delicately from the glass. Mouth: On the palate, notes of caramel, ripe banana and black pepper blend harmoniously for a complex taste experience. Finish: The finish is long and warm, leaving a gentle sensation of ginger and toasted oak on the palate.
Nose: Smoky, peaty aromas emerge, accompanied by hints of vanilla and dried fruit. Mouth: On the palate, there are flavors of peat, burnt oak and honey, with a slight hint of pepper. Finish: The finish is long and warm, leaving notes of smoke and caramel on the palate.
N: Honeysuckle, champagne, jasmine, notes of peach, red apple and fig.
B: Dark chocolate with hazelnuts and soft, sweet notes of honeycomb and caramelized sugar.
F: Long, woody, spicy with citrus (lime, grapefruit).