Cooley 19yo 2002/2021

Cooley 19yo 2002/2021

Rare Find Whisky, Gleann Mor Spirits
Single malt - Leinster
Bright gold
53.8% ABV
Dram

Nose: Peaches, rhubarb and custard sweets, pear drops, lemon zest, fresh cut grass, hints of vanilla. With water, fresh cut grass, vanilla, autumn leaves, pear drops. 
Mouthfeel: Medium body, thickens, warm, astringent. 
Tasting:  Sweet sour. Rhubarb and custard sweets, brass polish, aluminium foil, fresh cut grass, lemon zest, hints of honey. With water, malted grains, fresh cut grass, autumn leaves, lemon zest. 
Finish: Long. Lemon zest, fresh cut grass, brass polish, hints of pear drops. 

Comments: 

Quite surprised I’ve not had a Cooley labelled as a Cooley. This one is quite feinty, lots of estery, chemical notes. Water introduces earthy, grassy notes which change its character quite a lot. Lovely.

Verdict:

I like this a lot.