W.D. O'Connell Bill Phil Batch 5
This one is a crowd-pleaser, and the fifth release in the Bill Phil Peated Series is here! Bill Phil is named after the founder’s great-grandfather William Philip O’Connell, a blacksmith from County Limerick. He was renowned for his hand-crafted turf-cutter known eponymously as the Bill Phil Sleán (pronounced shlawn). This whiskey pays homage to traditional Irish whiskey from the days before coal came to Ireland. It’s sweet & smoky, with rich biscuit malt and citrus fruit flavors. Distinctly peated with aromas of fresh charcoal and citrus fruits, revealing a palate with a rich creamy texture. The smoke, oak, and spice intermingle beautifully, exposing rich biscuit malt, orchard fruits and a lengthening finish of sweet smoke.
This one is a crowd-pleaser, and the fifth release in the Bill Phil Peated Series is here! Bill Phil is named after the founder’s great-grandfather William Philip O’Connell, a blacksmith from County Limerick. He was renowned for his hand-crafted turf-cutter known eponymously as the Bill Phil Sleán (pronounced shlawn). This whiskey pays homage to traditional Irish whiskey from the days before coal came to Ireland. It’s sweet & smoky, with rich biscuit malt and citrus fruit flavors. Distinctly peated with aromas of fresh charcoal and citrus fruits, revealing a palate with a rich creamy texture. The smoke, oak, and spice intermingle beautifully, exposing rich biscuit malt, orchard fruits and a lengthening finish of sweet smoke.
Tasting Notes from Celtic Whiskey Shop and Wines on the Green
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Nose | Bergamot with light peated smoke fills the senses. Distinctively fresh vibrant notes of cereal slowly emerge with waves of poached pear and earl grey tea. |
Palate | Buttery biscuit with waves of lightly smoked malt, banana bread, sweet cassia, and a hint of bergamot. |
Finish | Fresh clementine oil, whispers of smoke, applewood chips & ripe orchard fruits. |
Fact Sheet
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Fluid | 70cl |
Maturation | Ex-bourbon casks |
Alcohol % | 47.5% |
Country | Ireland |
Producer | W.D. O'Connell Whiskey Merchants |