In celebration of the long-standing ties that bind Irish and Kentucky whiskey making together, Kentucky Owl has partnered with Irish Whiskey Bonder, Louise McGuane to bring her craft in selecting rare whiskey barrels for their unique flavor profiles to this collaboration with Master Blender, John Rhea, to deliver this exceptional blended bourbon together.

Tasting Notes:

Nose: Sweet caramel and honey with just enough spice married in, to pleasantly tease the palate.

Palate: Long notes of caramel, butterscotch, frosted cinnamon roll. Chocolate orange,candy floss,and into some citrus peel. A bright forest fruit on the mid palate.

Finish: Long and lingering finishwith vanilla pod and some balanced wood influence.

“This unusual collaboration does well to blend the two worlds of Irish whisky and bourbon. It makes marketing sense to release this in conjunction with St. Patrick’s Day, but it might be shortchanging it to a degree. Its unclear if this is a one time release, and its price point seems high for someone looking for an impulse holiday dram. Thankfully this whiskey turned out to be more than a mere cash-in on the St. Patricks Day holiday, and brings something worthwhile to the glass.” – Eric Hasman, Breaking Bourbon (Well Above Average)

“This bourbon is truly delightful to drink. Too many multi-whiskey blends lack the synergy and symmetry that this bottle presents in spades.” – Steve Coomes, Bourbon & Banter

“Straight bourbons aged 4 to 11 years, blended together with fruit-forward Irish whiskey flavors in mind. Golden Grahams, brown sugar, oatmeal, and grape jelly on an English muffin: a complete breakfast on the nose. A nice fruitiness carries over to the palate, where a creamy texture showcases caramel and blueberries. The finish shows good length and sweet wheat flavors.” – Ted Simmons, Whisky Advocate (89 Points)