Egan’s Legacy Reserve Single Malt Irish Whiskey Aged 15 Years
46% ABV
$200
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What the Bottler Says
Legacy Reserve is limited to 1,000 bottles worldwide— an exceptionally rare spirit ideally suited for collectors and connoisseurs. Aged for 15 years in American bourbon casks, each bottle is hand-selected by Maurice and Jonathan Egan, whose forefathers Patrick and Henry Egan began the brand six generations ago. An unmistakably Irish Whiskey, this expression advances the category of true single malts with a complex flavor profile and long finish. It boasts a characteristically spicy palate, pairing toffee and vanilla with fruits and citrus, full-bodied while hinting at oaky dryness.
“Legacy Reserve is meant to be had neat or on the rocks — that’s the Irish way, and the only way,” says CEO John Ralph. “We’re a bare-knuckles brand. With this bottle, we’re out to prove that small, thoughtfully produced legacy spirits have a viable place in the global market.”
What Gary Says
Nose: Vanilla, fruit salad dusted with cinnamon and cocoa, musty oak with hints of rice pudding and spongecake.
Palate: Creamy mouthfeel that sharpens a bit with a spicy uptick; fruity with pears, peaches and cherries with a hint of nutty honey.
Finish: Moderate in length, wet and sweet.
Comments: I appreciate the higher proof, as well as the non-chill filtering here. This dram has a nice delicate complexity; quite subtle as is not uncommon with Irish single malt whiskey. A couple drops of water opened it up nicely as well. While quite nice, I’d have a hard time spending the suggested retail for it. There’s nothing off putting about this whiskey, but there are some equally very nice 15 yr single malts out there for significantly less (close to half). Now they’re not limited editions, and the bottles are pedestrian, so if you’re a big fan of Egans and looking for the limited edition bottle, go for it. If you’re looking for something to open and drink, and don’t care how many bottles they made of it, I’d look to try this one first before spending the asking price.
Rating: Stands Out
We would like to thank The Gallavant Group for sending us a sample to review.