Whiskey: Powers Gold Label Irish
The best-selling whiskey in the Republic of Ireland, Power’s Gold Label has a spicy potstill character and is aged between 5 and 6 years in Bourbon casks.
Size: 750mL
Proof: 86.4 (43.2% ABV)
Origin: United States
Distillery: Midleton Distillery
Powers Gold Label is a classic Irish whiskey, introduced in 1791 by John Power & Son. Once a single pot still whiskey, it’s long since been a blend of pot still and grain whiskeys. Powers have reintroduced single pot still Irish whiskey to their range, however, with their John’s Lane Release.
Powers Gold Label Irish Whiskey Tasting Notes
Nose: Boiled sweets, citrus zest, orange juice, with some floral hints and touches of spicy oak.
Palate: Light and zesty with some good pot still flavour characters. Deliciously fruity and honeyed. A classic Irish blend.
Finish: Finish accented by rich barley and orchard fruits.
Distillery Information
Midleton distilleries is situated in Midleton, County Cork, Ireland. It is owned by Irish Distillers, a subsidiary of Pernod Ricard. Located alongside is the Old Midleton Distillery, which was established in the early 17th century and now operates as a visitor centre known as the James Experience.
