Keeper’s Heart Irish/American Blend, 43%

THE REVIEW

The blending of Irish and American whiskies together has been by some as revolutionary, and others as a slight bastardry against both spirit styles. Personally, I see it as a good thing in the light of getting new people into whisky. 

Keeper’s Heart Irish & American is a blend of Irish grain and triple distilled pot still whiskey, along with some 95% rye from the U.S. All products matured for a minimum of four years in their respected refill and virgin oak casks.

The melding of these styles is extremely complementary. Irish grain offering buttery sweetness, pot still whiskies giving a creamy texture with slight pepperiness, and then rye, offering more spices, mintiness and caramel notes from American virgin oak.

I was genuinely impressed with this whisky, and I believe it can give some big name brands a run for their money when it comes to flavour profile and affordability. This is certainly something to keep an eye if you see it on shelves. It isn’t currently available in the UK, but can be source from the states and the Republic of Ireland.