The Wild Rover is a triple-distilled single malt Irish whiskey from High n' Wicked, double-cask matured in ex-bourbon barrels and finished in Pedro Ximénez sherry casks, then bottled at cask strength, 117.4 proof (58.7% ABV).
It was distilled by Darryl McNally at the Royal Oak Distillery in County Carlow, Ireland, from 100% malted barley grown in County Carlow, and triple distilled in copper pot stills. Released in August 2021 as High n' Wicked's Singular Limited Release No. 2, it was a limited production of just 1,000 nine-liter cases, bottled without chill filtration.
High n' Wicked, based in Jackson, Wyoming, releases singular expressions each year that it deems worthy of its name. Here the clean, honeyed triple-distilled malt makes a canvas for the PX finish: dried fruit, chocolate and warm spice, with vanilla, rich oak, black tea and honey on the palate and a long citrus finish.
Cask-strength Irish single malt is uncommon, and this one is a fine gift for whiskey lovers who like sherry casks.
Triple distillation is a hallmark of traditional Irish whiskey, producing a lighter, smoother spirit than the double distillation common in Scotland.
Pedro Ximénez is the richest and sweetest style of sherry, made from sun-dried grapes, and its casks lend dark fruit, raisin and molasses notes.
Cask strength means the whiskey is bottled at the strength it came from the cask, without dilution, so a splash of water lets you find your own ideal strength.
Non-chill-filtered whiskey keeps more of the natural oils and texture from the cask.
Tasting Notes
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Palate: Vanilla, rich oak, black tea and honey.
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Sherry: Dried fruit, chocolate and warm spice.
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Finish: Long, with citrus.
Specifications
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Brand: High n' Wicked, Jackson, Wyoming
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Distillery: Royal Oak Distillery, County Carlow
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Style: Single malt Irish whiskey, cask strength
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Distillation: Triple distilled, copper pot stills
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Cask: Ex-bourbon, finished in Pedro Ximénez sherry casks
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Proof / ABV: 117.4 proof (58.7% ABV)
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Region: Ireland
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Size: 750ml
How to Enjoy It
Add a few drops of water and let it rest in the glass; sip it neat after dinner. It pairs with dark chocolate, figs or sticky toffee pudding.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where was it distilled?
Royal Oak Distillery in County Carlow, Ireland.
What is it finished in?
Pedro Ximénez sherry casks, after ex-bourbon barrels.
What is the proof?
Cask strength, 58.7% ABV.
How many were made?
1,000 nine-liter cases.
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