The Fighting 69th Regiment Irish Whiskey

A little background

The Fighting 69th Regiment Irish Whiskey’s goal is to take the authenticity of Irish whiskey and make it uniquely American. Getting their name from one of the oldest military units in the history of the United States and importing whiskey directly from Ireland allows this one of a kind blend to be bound in a lot of history and tradition. Staying true to Irish whiskey’s roots, the mash bill consist of barley and malted barley. The final whiskey is a blend of three different distillates, all of which are triple distilled in handmade copper pot stills. The whiskies are matured in once used bourbon casks for a minimum of 3 years. The whiskey is then distilled in a variety of other casks which allows for its unique flavor. Additionally, $1.00 from each bottle goes to the Sixty-Ninth Regiment Historical Trust, Inc., A non-for-profit 501 (c)(3). The whiskey is 80 proof, comes in at a retail price of $27.99, and the company is located in Jupiter, Florida.

(Tasted neat from a Glencairn Glass)

Color

Golden Honey

Nose

The nose is very sweet with notes of honey and fresh fruit such as apricot, green apple, and pear. There are also notes of caramel and vanilla. A touch of ethanol is present on the nose, but this is a very inviting whiskey.

Palate

The whiskey has a low viscosity but is very approachable and drinkable. Notes of honey, green apple, and pear show up first and pair nicely with the traditional Irish Whiskey flavor that comes from the pot stills.

Finish

The finish is light but medium in length with notes of honey and a touch of cinnamon spice. You still get that traditional pot still flavor with a lot of sweet notes such as caramel that you would more associate with a bourbon as the whiskey travels down your throat.

In closing

This is a very good whiskey at the $27.99 price point. It is unique in that it combines the flavors of Irish Whiskey and bourbon in a way that blend very nicely. I would recommend having a bottle of this on your bar as it is very easy to sip on and would be a fun pour for others to try at a get together. All in all, this is a great whiskey for a bourbon drinker to approach the Irish sector.