Powers Three Swallow Release
40% ABV
$45 – $50
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What the Distillery Says
Three Swallow Release is a modern expression of what the original POWERS Whiskey tasted like back in the days of our John’s Lane distillery. This quintessential style of whiskey, Single Pot Still is exclusive to Ireland, and is made from a mash of malted and unmalted barley, then triple distilled in traditional copper pot stills.
TASTING NOTES
Nose: Pot Still spice combines with crisp barley character. Delicate herbs give way to green banana and grapefruit while a nutty note of marzipan reflects the wood contribution of specially selected casks.
Taste: In true Pot Still style, an initial taste delivers smooth mouth-coating barley followed by an eruption of green apple and citrus notes. Herbs and spicy avour are complemented by a touch of cedar wood for extra complexity.
Finish: Spicy sweetness gives way to Pot Still barley character balanced with a hint of sherry and leading to a crisp cereal finish with toasted oak notes.
What Gary Says:
Nose: Rich, sweet malt, mixed fruit (peaches, pears), spongecake, honey, a hint of fresh/green hay.
Palate: Creamy mouthfeel, sweet and fruity, biscuits with honey and pear jam, hint of peaches and cherries, a slight spice note at the back.
Finish: Short, on the damp side with just a hint of spice.
Comments: A sweet, pleasant pour that is a solid representation of Irish whiskey. Beyond the mouthfeel, which I did enjoy, nothing much stood out for me. As is almost a guarantee with an 80 proof dram – I wish it were higher proof.