Danny Boy is an Irish blended whiskey, produced by Cooley, which is one of the few independent disitllers in Ireland. Apparently it has been a hit in the United States and now trying to conquer Europe. There is not too much info about it. I only tasted it because a friend (who’s name is Danny) gave me a sample to try.

Nose:
A very nice combination of light scents of cereal, honey, vanilla and coconut. Although the smells are very light, to combination gives  a very warming and full aroma.

Taste:
Slightly more peppery than the nose with some sweetness to it. I didn’t expect this from an Irish blend, for some reason. The same profile is displayed as was on the nose. Vanilla, coconut, honey sweetness.

Finish:
This is more typical Irish, similar tastes as I found in Green Spot. Is that the age showing? The cereal notes become a little bit dusty.

This is a very good blend. I haven’t tried many affordable blends over the last couple of years, but this is one that deserves to be tasted, and I can’t imagine people disliking it with a passion. The flavours are all very smooth and gentle. The nose and the taste are best, since the finish turns a bit spirity and dusty. But this is a young blend, so don’t expect stellar results…

Danny Boy, Cooley Irish Blended Whiskey, 40%, 25 euros at The Whisky Exchange.

Nose: 8
Taste: 8
Finish: 6
Overal experience: 9
Price/quality: +2

Total: 33 points