There’s a bright new shiny brand of Irish Whiskey from Limerick creating a few waves.
Using artwork designed by a local illustrator Foxes Bow strikes a bold, fresh & contemporary pose – and that’s only the bottle label!
So what of the liquid?
Positively sparkles on my palate!
A light, clean & fresh nose offers up hints of peppery spice.
Smooth mouth coating palate.
Dries out towards the finish but leaves a fruity juiciness gently fading away too.
The bourbon cask maturation with Oloroso & Rye barrel finishing has created a highly entertaining blend with an engaging array of flavours to tease out.
Very enjoyable!
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All images courtesy Foxes Bow website & social media.
Irish Whiskey is experiencing unprecedented growth with new bottles & brands appearing all the time.
One that caught my eye was Sailor’s Home – a Limerick based brand recalling the city’s rich maritime connections.
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It also led me down memory lane.
Some of my formative years were spent sailing the seven seas crewing ocean going vessels.
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The ship was your home for the duration of the voyage – yet it was constantly on a journey – a never ending journey for me – seeking out new whiskeys to explore.
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Beautifully presented in an attractive bottle with lovely detailed touches. The Journey has been matured in virgin oak, ex-bourbon & the seafarers favourite – rum barrels.
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A dark caramel front sweeps over the fresh & engaging first nosing.
Waves of warmth embrace the palate in a silky coating.
Prickly peppery spice, bright vanillas & subtle suggestions of rum funk set a course to the finish leaving a dry yet lip smacking experience.
It’s a journey I’d happily explore again!
I raise a glass of Sailor’s Home to all the seafarers that didn’t return.
In particular those aboard MV Derbyshire – a newer & larger bulk carrier sister ship to the one I happened to be on half way across the Atlantic when news of the tragedy came through.
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