Whisky Review/Tasting: Teeling Revival 15 years

Physical Whisky Characteristics

Origin: Dublin, Ireland, but matured about one and a quarter hours north of Dublin on the coast, making it an Irish coastal whiskey.
Type: Irish Whiskey
Distillation and Maturation: Matured in rum barrels, a unique choice among the distillery's diverse cask usage which includes two wine, one sherry, and one rum cask. Non-chill filtered and no coloring added.
Age Statement: 15 years
Color and Bottle Design: The whiskey has a natural color, with the bottle featuring unique reinforcements on the sides for grip and aesthetic appeal. The bottle and heavy metal cap are designed to celebrate the new distillery in Dublin, featuring the Teeling Phoenix symbol.

Nose: Initial notes of brown sugar and rum, with official tasting notes mentioning raisin. The reviewer personally detects fresh fruit, leading to a complex and evolving aroma.
Palate: Spicy and peppery notes, including white and black pepper, cloves, and a hint of citric notes, possibly lemon, adding a fresh counterpoint. The mouthfeel becomes slightly dry over time.
Finish: The review does not explicitly detail the finish, but the evolving complexity from nose to palate suggests a lingering and varied aftertaste.

The Teeling Revival celebrates the opening of the new Teeling Distillery in Dublin, marking the return of the Teeling family to their ancestral roots in the Liberties area of Dublin. Despite being a celebration of Dublin, the whiskey is matured on the coast due to the historical dangers of storing whiskey in Dublin, such as fires.

The whiskey embodies the revival of the Teeling family's distilling legacy in Dublin, with a strong emphasis on their return to the city's Liberties area. The coastal maturation adds a unique aspect to its Irish identity, distinguishing it from other Dublin-distilled spirits.

"You really don't have that much with rum barrels, but the Teeling Distillery does a lot of stuff with..."
"This is a celebratory bottle and really fancy made."
"Usually, I'm not that great a fan of rum casks but that one is pretty good. I like that one."

The Teeling Revival 15-year-old Irish Whiskey is celebrated for its unique maturation in rum barrels, non-chill filtering, and lack of artificial coloring.
It features a complex flavor profile with notes of brown sugar, fresh fruit, pepper, cloves, and lemon.
The whiskey commemorates the Teeling family's return to Dublin, with maturation taking place on the Irish coast due to historical safety concerns.
The bottle design is both functional and aesthetically pleasing, with a heavy metal cap and unique reinforcements for grip.
The reviewer appreciates the whiskey's complexity and the use of rum barrels, despite generally not favoring rum cask-matured whiskies.

Whiskey Enthusiasts: Those interested in unique cask maturation processes and Irish whiskey history will find the Teeling Revival 15 years particularly engaging.
Collectors: The limited edition nature (only 10,000 bottles), unique bottle design, and the story behind the whiskey make it a worthy addition to any collection.
Rum Cask Fans: Individuals who enjoy the influence of rum casks on whiskey will appreciate the unique flavor profile of this expression.
Irish Whiskey Newcomers: Those new to Irish whiskey looking to explore beyond the standard offerings will find the Teeling Revival 15 years a fascinating and complex introduction.