| Rating | 90 |
| Style |
Irish Whiskey Whiskey |
| Classification | Single Pot Still |
| Age Statement | 7 Years |
| Produced In | Ireland |
| ABV | 43% |
| Availability | Year Round |
| Price | $80.00 |
| Reviewed By | |
| Reviewed | 2025-03-12 |
Drumshanbo Marsala Cask Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey Review
Drumshanbo is an accomplished all-rounder among Irish distillers, equally adept at producing gin, vodka, and distinctly Irish whiskeys. Distilled with malted barley, unmalted barley, and Irish barra oats, this expression spends some time in Marsala casks, though it’s not clear whether it’s entirely or just a part of its maturation journey. Either way, it builds upon the profile of the brand’s signature pot still whiskey, with added savory accents and complex oxidation notes. We’d love it even more with a little extra oomph than its 43 percent ABV, which doesn’t affect the nose or palate but does present a slight thinness on the finish.
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