Description
Teeling Irish Whiskey Explorers Edition Mugi Shochu Cask 700ml is a 15 year old Irish whiskey from the Teeling Whiskey Company, released as the Japanese Edition of its Explorers Series. Made from a recipe of corn and malted barley, it was matured for eleven years in ex-bourbon barrels, then for four more years in casks that had held Japanese mugi shochu. It is bottled at 46% ABV without chill filtration.
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The Teeling name has deep roots in Dublin whiskey. Walter Teeling set up a distillery on Marrowbone Lane in the Liberties in 1782, and more than two centuries later his descendants Jack and Stephen Teeling founded the Teeling Whiskey Company. In 2015 they opened the Teeling distillery in Newmarket, the first new distillery in Dublin in 125 years.
The Explorers Series celebrates Irish explorers who travelled the world, and each edition uses casks or spirits that capture another nation’s character. The Japanese Edition followed a Brazilian Edition aged with Amburana wood, and it was the first in the series released outside travel retail.
Shochu is a traditional Japanese spirit, and in Japan it is drunk more widely than sake. Mugi means barley: mugi shochu is fermented with koji, distilled in a pot still and then matured in Japanese oak, giving a light yet fruity spirit. Four years in those casks adds a delicate, fragrant layer to the soft, sweet Irish whiskey. The tube and label carry Japanese-inspired artwork to reflect the meeting of the two cultures.
Sip it neat to pick up the floral notes, or add a splash of water. It also makes a refined highball with chilled soda, and pairs well with sushi, grilled fish or a fruit pastry.
- 15 year old Irish whiskey from Teeling
- 11 years ex-bourbon, 4 years ex-mugi shochu casks
- Bottled at 46% ABV, non-chill filtered
The nose offers candied apples, lychee and jasmine tea with mellow vanilla sweetness, fruit pastries and spice. The finish is sweet and mellow, with soft wood tannins, dried fruit and a crisp, refreshing edge.
A distinctive bottle for anyone who enjoys both Irish and Japanese whisky, or a thoughtful gift for an adventurous drinker.
