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Welcome to P.J.O’Brien’s Irish Pub We offer an extensive variety of whiskies to suit every taste. “The light music of whiskey falling into a glass - an agreeable interlude” James Joyce Irish Malt Whiskies Irish whiskies can be characterized by the smooth taste of honeyed malt and barley which is partly a result of their triple distillation process. Old Midleton Distillery, County Cork Midleton Very Rare 45 With a spicy bouquet on the nose and a unique palate of almonds, dried herbs, fruit and honey, it has a terrifically long lasting oak finish Tullamore Dew 10 A spicy yet mild malted blend with a short finish of nuts and lingering vanilla notes Jameson Caskmates 10 New whiskey released by Jameson which has a subtle touch of hops and cocoa beans, Marzipan and charred oak, long and sweet with milk chocolate and butterscotch finish Jameson Black Barrel 11 A triple distilled, twice charred, one of a kind whiskey. On the nose you get hints of butterscotch and toffee fudge. One to enjoy neat or on the rocks with a rich toasted wood and vanilla finish Jameson Gold 18 Light vanilla and oak nose with delightful barley and honey flavours Jameson Select Reserve 15 Rich and fruity on the nose with an intense creaminess on the palate Jameson Limited Reserve 18yo 22 A complex taste and lingering finale of wood spice and toffee. Matured in a combination of bourbon and oloroso sherry casks Jameson Rarest Vintage Reserve 90 (when available) A complex whiskey with interlacing accents of wood and fruit with an unmistakable spice finish with a hint of treacle, cinnamon and liquorice Red Breast 12yo 18 A complex nose of spicy fruit with toasted wood notes and an assertive palate of spice and barley Green Spot 18 Spicy and soft on the palate, with a gentle bourbon oak and green woods Irish Malt Whiskies The Whiskey Makers Series The secret of Jameson Whiskey lies with the hard work and dedication to the talented craftsmen, the Head Distiller, Head Cooper and Head Blender. These exciting whiskies celebrates them and their craft Jameson ‘Distillers Safe’ 17 This whiskey celebrates the craft of the Jameson Head Distiller and his mastery of the Irish Pot Still. “As a distiller I wanted to capture the beauty and characters of the distillates. I have created a whiskey with the smooth mouth feel of pot still whiskies, combined with the soft buttery sweetness and gentle fruit notes of grain whiskey” Brian Nation, Head Distiller Jameson ‘Coopers Croze’ 17 This is a whiskey created by the Head Cooper, Ger Buckley. He aimed to show the diversity of barrels at the Midleton Distillery and the profound influence that wood yields. With the initial sweet taste of vanilla, this whiskey then moves onto a pleasant touch of hazelnut and toasted wood, with a deliciously long finish Jameson ‘Blenders Dog’ 17 An exceptional whiskey from Jameson and one to get your hands on before it’s gone. “I wanted to create harmony and complexity, an infusion of flavour that perfectly fills your mouth and nose. My whiskey has a rich and creamy mouth feel, with the sweetness of butterscotch, giving way to the prickle of spices and tannins” Billy Leighton, the Head Blender at Jameson. John’s Lane Distillery, County Dublin Powers Gold Label 12 This is a whiskey of superior quality with its distinctive pot still, spicy and a honeyed flavour. Triple distilled and matured in specially selected American oak casks for richness and complexity Teeling Distillery, County Dublin Teeling Single Grain 13 This unique single grain Irish whiskey is matured in Californian Cabernet Sauvignon casks which makes it deliciously sweet with a good hint of spice. Definitely one to try! Teeling Small Batch 11 This small batch whiskey has been matured in rum casks for added spice and it has satisfying hints of vanilla. Overall it is a deliciously creamy, spicy and rich blend Tullamore, County Offaly Knappogue Castle 12yo 16 Entry is balanced, focused, and integrated, slightly astringent and nicely fruity. Midpalate has delicate tastes of marshmallow, brown sugar, oaky vanilla and marzipan Irish Malt Whiskies Bushmills Distillery, County Antrim Bushmills Blackbush 10 Blended single malts matured in oloroso sherry casks, full flavoured and slightly spicy Bushmills 10yo Malt 11 A single malt, rich and smooth with vanilla and honey notes Cooley Distillery, County Louth Connemara Peated Single Malt 17 Balanced nose of heather, honey and peat finishing long with intense oak notes Greenore Single Grain Small Batch 19 A sweet smooth delicate whiskey The Wild Geese Classic Blend 14 A light balance of sweet fruits with gentle grains ending in a tingle of honey and citrus fruit Riverstown, Dundalk, County Louth The Tyrconnell Single Malt 13 Fresh malty taste with a dry finish The Old Kilbeggan Distillery, County Westmeath Kilbeggan Blended Irish Whiskey 11 Matured in oak casks with a smooth finish from the oldest licensed distillery in the world Walsh Whiskey Distillery, County Carlow The Irishman Single Malt 15 Triple distilled whiskey which is aged in both bourbon and sherry cask for over 10 years before bottling. On the palate it has hints of peaches and cream and give you a long lasting finish, really a superb whiskey The Irishman ‘Founders Reserve’ 13 This well rounded and finely balance whiskey goes down a treat. It gives you hints of ripe fruits and vanilla on the palate with a long finish Writers Tears Pot Still 14 A unique pot still with traditional spiced ginger and green apple flavours hidden in honey milk chocolate Irish Malt Whiskies Glendalough Distillery, County Wicklow Glendalough 13yo Single Malt 16 Jumps to the front with an intense vanilla fudge, luxurious sweetness and almost rock candy mixed with touches of fruit - lemon citrus, peach and dried apricot County Cork Hyde ‘Sherry Finish’ Single Malt 18 Aged for 10 years in flame charred bourbon casks and then aged a further 10 months is oloroso sherry casks this whiskey is wonderfully smooth yet complex with notes of caramel, apricot and honey. Delightfully peachy on the nose with a rich and oaky finish Hyde ‘Rum Finish’ Single Malt 22 Like the sherry finish, this rich and spicy whiskey is first aged for 10 years in flame charred bourbon casks and then spends a further 8 months in charred Caribbean rum casks. Premium dark Caribbean rum casks are hard to find so this whiskey is special. It has notes of sweet rum, vanilla, apple and mango in the background. One to try and enjoy Hyde ‘The Aras Cask 1916’ Single Grain 12 This whiskey is one of a kind, a celebration of the Irish Rebellion of 1916. Aged for 6 years, it is a pure grain whiskey that is smooth with a full and rich taste. With only 5000 bottles released worldwide, make sure to try some while you can Scottish Whiskies Characterized by their distinct smokiness and quite often pungent aromas of peat Scottish Whiskies can be grouped into 3 categories: Single Malts, Blended Malts and Vatted Malts. Lowlands Glenkinchie Distillers 12yo 16 A very aromatic and flowery whisky, overall it has a light and smooth palate with a beautiful herbal and slightly dry finish Highlands Dalwhinnie 15yo ‘Meeting Place’ 14 A sweet and soft heather nose followed with deep citrus and malted bread flavours Edradour 10yo Distillery Edition 18 Deep amber gold. Vanilla malt, hints of oatmeal and soft spice on the nose. Light entry features gentle spiciness followed by subtle orchard fruit and shortbread aftertaste Glenmorangie ‘Extremely Rare’ 18yo 18 Honey, malt and flowery scents. Dates and figs emerge in the background with a hint of wood smoke Glenmorangie 12yo ‘Nector d’Or’ 14 Well balanced, sweet and citrus on the nose, matured in bourbon and french casks Glenmorangie 10yo 12 Rich notes of lemon and apple on the nose with a taste of vanilla and toffee Highland Park 12yo 12 A unique smooth, balanced single malt with a full, rich flavour with a gentle finish Aberfeldy 12yo 13 Sweet, malty, a gentle peat, with a hint of citrus on the finish Aberfeldy 21yo 30 Very smooth with notes of vanilla and a refined smoke. Western Highlands Oban 14yo 15 A well known slightly smoky, dry palate is enhanced with a rich body of autumn fruits and spice Scottish Whiskies Speyside Glenfiddich 12yo ‘Valley of the Deer’ 12 An elegantly rounded fresh whisky with subtle oak influences and notes of pear and peat Glenfiddich 18yo 19 Rich aromas of oak and orchard fruits with a warm finish of spice and apples The Balvenie 12yo ‘Double Wood’ 16 Traditional vanilla and honey nose backed by cinnamon spiciness, nutty sweetness and a delicate layer of sherry Cragganmore Single Malt 15 This Speyside malt has beautiful sweetish notes with a smokey malt on the finish Monkey Shoulder 11 Ripe on the nose with vanilla custard and a honeyed centre to taste Singleton 12yo 12 Palate of orange zest spiciness and a malty core of nuts, oak and toffee Macallan Amber 16 The second tier in the 1824 series of unaged single malts Macallan Ruby 28 Olorosso sherry casks give this a bold colour and a rich flavour that can’t be beat. Aultmore 12yo 14 A refreshing dram, with plenty of vanilla, honey and citrus, alongside a touch of grassiness Craigellachie 13yo 14 A lot of dynamic fruit notes with a distinct smokiness through the middle Isle of Skye Talisker 10yo 13 Nose of maritime saltiness and peat smoke with an explosive pepper and smoke finish Talisker Port Ruighe 15 Finished in port casks, it has taken on added sweetness and characteristics such as plum and chocolate Talisker 18yo 22 Voted ‘Worlds Best Single Malt Whisky 2007’ On the nose, this whisky is clean