High n' Wicked Singular Limited Release No. 4, Aeneas Coffey, is a single grain Irish whiskey finished in ex-Tinta Negra Madeira casks and bottled non-chill filtered at 100 proof (50% ABV). It was released in April 2022.
The release pays homage to Aeneas Coffey, the Irish inventor whose continuous column still transformed whiskey making in the 19th century. Single grain Irish whiskey is typically distilled in column stills of the kind he pioneered, giving a lighter, sweeter spirit that takes on cask influence beautifully. Here, Madeira casks that held Tinta Negra, the island's most widely planted red grape, add rich fruit and spice.
Expect vibrant notes of vanilla and honey with deeper undertones of toasted oak and spice, a smooth and sophisticated sip that bridges tradition and modernity.
A limited release for Irish whiskey collectors, it makes a distinctive gift.
Irish whiskey must be distilled and aged in Ireland for at least three years in wooden casks, and single grain means it comes from one distillery, made largely from grains other than malted barley.
Madeira is a fortified wine from the Portuguese island of the same name, aged with heat and air in a way that gives it rich, nutty, caramelised flavours, which its casks pass on to a whiskey finished inside them.
Non-chill filtration keeps the natural oils of the spirit, so the whiskey keeps more texture and flavour, and bottling at 100 proof gives it real presence in the glass.
As a limited release, it is a one-off chapter in the High n' Wicked Singular series.
Tasting Notes
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Palate: Vanilla and honey.
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Depth: Toasted oak and spice.
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Finish cask: Ex-Tinta Negra Madeira.
Specifications
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Producer: High n' Wicked
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Style: Single Grain Irish Whiskey, non-chill filtered
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Expression / Batch: Singular Limited Release No. 4, April 2022
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Cask / Finish: Ex-Tinta Negra Madeira casks
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Proof / ABV: 100 proof (50% ABV)
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Region: Ireland
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Size: 750ml
How to Enjoy It
Sip it neat or with a drop of water. It pairs with fruit cake, roasted nuts or soft cheese.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was Aeneas Coffey?
The Irish inventor of the continuous column still.
What finish is used?
Ex-Tinta Negra Madeira casks.
What proof is it?
100 proof, non-chill filtered.
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