Hinch 5 Year Double Wood Irish Whisky

The Hinch 5 Year Double Wood Irish Whisky is a blended Irish whiskey produced by the Hinch Distillery, located near Ballynahinch in County Down, Northern Ireland. The distillery was founded in 2019 or 2020 by Belfast-born Aaron Flaherty. The "Double Wood" name signifies its maturation process in two types of oak casks.   

Key Features:

• Irish Origin: Produced by
• Blend: A blend of single malt (20%) and single grain (80%) Irish whiskeys.   
• Age Statement: Aged for a minimum of 4 years in first-fill ex-bourbon casks.   
• Cask Finish: Finished for an additional year in virgin American oak casks.
• ABV: 43% ABV.
• Non-Chill Filtered: While not explicitly stated on all sources, some indicate Hinch aims for minimal intervention.

Tasting Notes:

• Nose: Sweet and creamy with distinct and intense citrus fruit notes, particularly zesty lemon peel, complemented by rich vanilla cream, subtle hints of tobacco, and a light woody undertone.
• Palate: Smooth and creamy with big spice and mocha notes. Creamy vanilla flavors are enhanced by warm cinnamon and oak spice, providing depth. A balanced fruit undercurrent supports the mocha's subtle bitterness. Some also note apricot and peach.
• Finish: Long and satisfying with honeyed fresh fruit flavors dominating. Notes of fresh melon and milk chocolate digestives emerge, followed by a subtle lingering spice that adds gentle warmth.

Overall Impression:

The Hinch 5 Year Double Wood is considered a contemporary Irish whiskey that balances the smoothness of a blend with the added complexity from the virgin oak finish. The double wood maturation aims to impart a unique character with a combination of sweet, spicy, and fruity notes. It's often described as easy to enjoy with a pleasant level of complexity.

Awards:

• World's Best Blended Irish Whiskey: World Whiskies Awards 2024.
• Gold: World Whiskies Awards 2024.
• Gold: International Spirits Challenge (ISC) 2024.
• Silver: London Spirits Competition 2024.
• Bronze: World Whiskies Awards 2023.
• Judges Selection: Alberta Beverage Awards 2023.
• Gold: International Spirits Challenge (ISC) 2023.
• Silver: San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2021.
• Bronze: International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC) 2020.
• Gold: CWSA - China Wine & Spirits Awards 2020.
• Category Winner: World Whiskies Awards 2024 (for whiskies 12 years and under).

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