Irish Mist Honey Liqueur 700mL is a premium Irish whisky liqueur showcasing deep tawny colour with copper rim, sweet herbs and citrus peels aromas, delivering wonderfully deep palate with rich honeyed, raisined flavours, thick luscious mouthfeel and Christmas pudding character at 35% ABV. Crafted from unique recipe reportedly over 1200 years old based on classic blend of clover and heather honey, exotic herbs and mellow Irish spirits, claims to be both older and superior to Scottish versions. Rediscovered by Desmond Williams of Tullamore Distillery from manuscript in 1940s, adapted using Irish whiskey base, ideal for connoisseurs seeking authentic Irish honey liqueur with good balance, sweet spirit finale warming the heart, worthy counterpart to Scottish cousins.
Tasting Notes
Appearance
This distinguished Irish whisky liqueur presents a deep tawny colour with brilliant clarity and copper rim, displaying the exceptional quality characteristic of liqueur crafted from classic blend of clover and heather honey, exotic herbs and mellow Irish spirits based on unique recipe reportedly over 1200 years old.
Aroma
The nose reveals sweet herbs and citrus peels with remarkable depth and complexity. The bouquet showcases sophisticated aromatic profile with great intensity and the distinctive character that defines authentic Irish Mist, rediscovered by Desmond Williams of Tullamore Distillery from manuscript that magically appeared in the 1940s.
Palate
Wonderfully deep palate replete with rich honeyed, raisined flavours and thick, luscious mouthfeel creates Christmas pudding in a bottle character. At 35% ABV, the liqueur displays exceptional depth and complexity with good balance, not cloyingly sweet. The sweet spirit rises in the finale and warms the heart, showcasing the artistry of classic blend of clover and heather honey with exotic herbs and mellow Irish whiskey base. The finish highlights the exceptional craftsmanship and authentic Irish heritage, delivering a worthy counterpart to its Scottish cousins with unique recipe that claims to be both older and superior to any Scottish version.
Pairs With
This versatile Irish honey liqueur pairs beautifully with Christmas pudding, rich fruit cakes, sticky toffee pudding, dark chocolate desserts, coffee-based desserts, cheese platters featuring blue cheese or aged cheddar, roasted nuts, drizzled over vanilla ice cream, hot coffee or tea, classic cocktails, or enjoyed neat as a refined digestif, making it ideal for sophisticated entertaining and showcasing the rich honeyed, raisined character with thick, luscious mouthfeel that connoisseurs appreciate.
