Irish Mist Liqueur (70cl, 35%)

An Irish liqueur combining Irish whiskey with honey and aromatic spices. The recipe also includes Oloroso sherry, sugar, water, alcohol and flavourings. Honey sweetness meets a warm whiskey character and darker spice notes rather than dominating the taste. Irish Mist was first produced in 1947 in Tullamore by Desmond Williams, inspired by an old Irish drink called Heather Wine. It is made and bottled by First Ireland Spirits in Abbeyleix, County Laois, for The Irish Mist Whiskey Co. The nose brings mature Irish whiskey and honey with layered spice notes, fine fruity nuances and a touch of vanilla. The palate centres on warm whiskey and honey, with darker spice notes and a hint of bitter dark chocolate. The finish keeps sweetness and dark spice alongside the soft character of Irish whiskey.