This interesting option from the Walsh Distillery in Carlow is one of the few 100% Irish Single Malts aged entirely in the highest quality sherry casks available. Many others are finished in various types of Sherry, but a choice few see the entirity of the maturation in the most expensive and renowned casks. The deep dense nutty wine that gives these casks their distinctive character also lends to the whiskey its subtle auburn hue giving rise the the name - Red Head. Bottled without chill filtration at 92 proof, expect a nose of rich dried fruit, seville orange peel, and candied plums. Flavors of rich nutty sherry, baking spice and raisins continue thru the palate onto a long flourishing finish of orange blossom and sweet roast nuts. This gold medal award winning Irish Whiskey is a great cross over for scotch malt drinkers who love Macallan or Glendronach or Irish drinkers seeking further depth of flavor.