This Teeling 2002 is a single malt Irish whiskey bottled from a single Port cask. Port casks are one of the five types that are used to finish the Teeling whiskeys (alongside Sherry, Madeira, white Burgundy and Cabernet Sauvignon).
It is a light whiskey with a noticeable salmon hue that is so typical for Port wine finishing.
Teeling 13 yo 2002 Single Cask
(54,2%, OB 2015, Port cask #905)
Teeling 13 yo 2002 Single CaskNose: a very fragrant nose, with the classic Irish elements like melons, bananas and sweet pears, but also raspberries and redcurrant jam from the Port. Soaked sultanas. Almond paste and vanilla. Whisky candy really.
Mouth: again very sweet. There’s still a nice glimpse of the original tropical side (banana, litchi, pink grapefruit) but it’s coated with lots of cotton candy, powder sugar and strawberry jam. Honey and marzipan. Vanilla cake. Very creamy and jammy, almost a liqueur, definitely for people with a sweet tooth.
Finish: long, sweet, on red fruits but with a slight spirity edge. Can stand a few drops of water, if you like lemonade.
Few single malts are a match for Teeling when it comes to expressiveness and fruitiness, especially when taking into account the price. This one is a very candied version, almost a dessert malt. Around € 60.
Score: 86/100