Mac Na Mara

[percyhedgehog]

A little back story -
I have had the pleasure of trying Te Bheag and Poit Dhubh 8 blends, from The Gaelic Whiskies. The Te Bheag is great tasting and value. The Poit Dhubh somewhat less so.
As far as rum finishing, I have tried the Balvenie Caribbean Cask, which is highly regarded, unfortunately I felt it was a bit of a dud. No, more like a big dud.

Jump ahead to last weekend. I decided to open the Mac Na Mara Rum Finish, also from The Gaelic Whiskies. It has been aged for a final 12 months in Guyanan Rum casks.
I bought it to try, given the relative low cost an the based on The Gaelic Whiskies batting 500 with my taste buds. But I wondered if rum finishing was just something I will never like.

Well, the verdict is in on a single sample dram - fantastic dessert like blend. I was actually shocked it is as good as it is. Very sweet, so if you don't like sweet it may not suit, but if it's available near you - I recommend this inexpensive beauty.
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Slainte

[Keith]

The Mac Na Mara Rum Finish is very good great to see a unchillfiltered blend even though it is only bottle at 40% ABV

I have to say i also like the Balvenie Caribbean Cask, both are drams i have to be in the mood for.