Teeling Small Batch Review

Teeling Small Batch, a product of the Teeling Whiskey Distillery in Dublin, is a unique offering in the world of Irish whiskeys. Launched in 2015, it marked the return of whiskey distilling to Dublin after a hiatus of 125 years. This whiskey stands out for its unconventional finishing process. While most Irish whiskeys are finished in sherry casks, Teeling Small Batch undergoes a finishing round in rum casks after standard aging in bourbon barrels1. This imparts an additional layer of sweetness on the finish, smoothing out the spices despite its slightly higher proof point.

On the nose, this whiskey presents a delightful bouquet of dried apricots, cherries, toffee, cereal, banana, and brown sugar, with a subtle undertone of molasses. The palate is rich yet nuanced, featuring flavors of baking spices, honey, vanilla, Cheerios, caramel, raisins, dried apricots, pineapple, banana bread, toasted walnuts, and dark chocolate.