Powers John's Lane 12 Year Old Single Pot Still

Powers Gold Label

The Powers family started the distillery in 1817, and were fierce competitors of Jameson, each being on the opposite side of the River Liffey in Dublin. Powers pioneered the production of Irish vodka and gin, and bottled their own before anyone else in Ireland did. Did you know they also invented the miniature? Of course, in 1966 they joined...

Score 92/100

Powers John's Lane 12 Year Old Single Pot Still

Nose: This baby has a wonderful nose:. Porridge, Sweet cereals with a hint of nutmeg, then vanilla and buttered sweet brioche. Can you say Yumm!? Palate: The palate is spicy and peppery on entry then gets sweeter with sugared cereals,vanilla and some creamy espresso, then some more fruit. Finish: Medium length with bitter espresso wood and burnt...

Score 87/100

Powers

Powers Gold Label blended Irish whiskey is reported to be a blending of 70% pot still whiskey and 30% 'grain whiskey'. Powers Gold Label is reported to be the largest selling Irish whiskey within Ireland. Nose: moderate to strong intensity nose, honey, grass, barley, barley-malt, a little floral, a little citrus and peach Taste: honey, butter,...

Score 78/100

Powers

Note: Powers Gold Label is sold with an ABV of 43.2% here. This whiskey boasts a blend of 70% pot still and 30% grain whiskey, no single malt, and that really caught my attention. The reviewed bottle has been open for 5 weeks Nose: This is mellow on the nose, I really had to dig deep and discovered a narrow range of scents: cereal, buttery...

Score 84/100