Slane Irish Whiskey
Brown-Forman · Slane Distillery, Slane Castle, Co. Meath, Ireland
Slane is the story of what happens when a 150-year-old American whiskey company migrates its cooperage expertise to Ireland.
Nose
Inviting and approachable—vanilla frosting, ripe banana, fresh grain, and a delicate sweetness from the virgin oak
Palate
Smooth and medium-bodied. Banana bread and toffee lead into clove warmth, toasted nuts, and a brandy-like fruitiness.
Finish
Medium-length, with soaked raisins, ripe melon, warm spice, and a clean fade that invites the next sip.
- Distillation
- Triple distilled
- Maturation
- Triple cask: virgin oak (Brown-Forman cooperage), seasoned ex-bourbon/Tennessee whiskey casks, oloroso sherry casks from Jerez
Cocktail Suggestion
Cocktail — The Atlantic Crossing: 2 oz Slane Irish Whiskey, 0.75 oz fresh lemon juice, 0.5 oz honey syrup, 0.25 oz Licor 43.
Food Pairing
Pair with: Brown butter banana bread with toasted walnuts.
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