Jack Ryan The Bourdega 15 Year Old Single Malt
Award-winning 15YO Single Malt, matured in Bourbon, finished in first-use Oloroso sherry. The Ryans have been whiskey people for 6 generations. Tipperary man John worked in the 1820’s in Limerick Distillery (Walker’s). Michael worked in Birch’s Roscrea and supplied barley from the nearby home place in Toomevara. Thomas set off for Dublin in the mid 1890’s, and after a long vintner’s apprenticeship started independent sourcing and finishing of the finest of Irish single malt, culminating in Ryan’s Malt (supplied around the city and in his own pubs, starting with the first – the iconic Beggars Bush – bought in 1913 and still in the family). Jack honed the craft further, till the near demise of Irish whiskey brought a hiatus. Eunan revived the family tradition in 2013, to award-winning effect, and the next generation is getting involved already. The Jack Ryan Whiskey Co plans annual CS, single cask and small batches, through traditional and novel finishes and collaborations. Jack Ryan The Bourdega 15YO has to date garnered a San Francisco World Spirits Silver.
Award-winning 15YO Single Malt, matured in Bourbon, finished in first-use Oloroso sherry. The Ryans have been whiskey people for 6 generations. Tipperary man John worked in the 1820’s in Limerick Distillery (Walker’s). Michael worked in Birch’s Roscrea and supplied barley from the nearby home place in Toomevara. Thomas set off for Dublin in the mid 1890’s, and after a long vintner’s apprenticeship started independent sourcing and finishing of the finest of Irish single malt, culminating in Ryan’s Malt (supplied around the city and in his own pubs, starting with the first – the iconic Beggars Bush – bought in 1913 and still in the family). Jack honed the craft further, till the near demise of Irish whiskey brought a hiatus. Eunan revived the family tradition in 2013, to award-winning effect, and the next generation is getting involved already. The Jack Ryan Whiskey Co plans annual CS, single cask and small batches, through traditional and novel finishes and collaborations. Jack Ryan The Bourdega 15YO has to date garnered a San Francisco World Spirits Silver.
Tasting Notes from Celtic Whiskey Shop and Wines on the Green | |
Nose | Zesty citrus self-introduction, early sherry assertion, apple, orange, honey, cream. |
Palate | Smooth power and full flavour, instant citrus hit then sherry with honey and cream harmony, second sip reveals more fruit, nuts and bourbon oak maturity, fresh apricots. Spicy smoothness on the finish nutty and persistent fruit. |
Fact Sheet | |
Fluid | 70cl |
Number Of Bottles Released | 2500 |
Alcohol % | 46% |
Types of Barrel used for Aging | Bourbon barrels followed by a finishing period in sherry barrels. |
Awards and/or Press Quotes | |
San Francisco World Spirits Competition | Silver Medal 2017 |